Asked by Clash Clans on Apr 26, 2024
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The nurse is assessing a patient using the CAGE Questionnaire. The patient answers yes to all of the questions. The nurse suspects alcoholism and feels the patient is in denial when the patient makes which statement?
A) "I go to meetings once a day and still drink."
B) "My family and friends have been avoiding me lately."
C) "I don't have a problem with alcohol. I can quit anytime I want to."
D) "I know it will be hard to quit, but I am willing to try."
CAGE Questionnaire
A tool used in screening for alcohol misuse, consisting of four questions aimed at identifying problematic drinking behaviors.
Alcoholism
A chronic condition marked by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol, where alcohol use causes significant problems or distress.
Denial
A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcoholism and denial behaviors.
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Gianluca CanessaMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The patient may need help admitting that there is a problem. The CAGE is designed to objectively assist in assessing problems related to alcohol use. A patient who states they are going to meetings is admitting they have a problem even if they still drink. Admitting that quitting is difficult is acceptance that there is a problem. Reality is setting in for a patient who can see that family and friends are avoiding them.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcoholism and denial behaviors.