A Patient's Admission History Confirms a Habit of Daily Drinking

A patient's admission history confirms a habit of daily drinking for several years. When questioned further by the provider, the patient reports drinking up to five or six drinks each day. What action will the provider prioritize?

A) Ordering a liver function study
B) Explaining that hepatitis, progressing to severe liver impairment, is likely
C) Informing the patient that the history indicates that cirrhosis is likely to occur
D) Telling the patient that to stop drinking now will likely reverse any effects on the liver