During an admission for alcohol dependency, the nurse obtains the history from a client with multiple convictions for DUI (Driving Under the Influence). The client admits to having "a few drinks a day with my friends." What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
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"Can you explain how a few drinks led to multiple arrests?"
explanation
The nurse should not minimize the serious effects of alcohol abuse. Clients must acknowledge the consequences of their behavior in order to begin recovery.
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