The nurse assesses the outcomes of a motivational interview on a patient with a dual diagnosis of alcoholism with DTs and determines that the communication was nontherapeutic.What should the nurse's next priority be?
A) Encourage the patient to think of ways to change environmental triggers to abuse substances.
B) Ask the patient what methods they think would work and encourage participating in self-help groups.
C) Notify provider to obtain order for oxazepam (Serax) and vitamin B infusion.
D) Notify provider to obtain order for CT scan and psychologic consult.
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