During an assessment,the nurse uses the CAGE test.The patient answers "yes" to two of the questions.What could this be indicating?
A) The patient is an alcoholic.
B) The patient is annoyed at the questions.
C) The patient should be examined thoroughly for possible alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
D) The nurse should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with a more thorough substance abuse assessment.
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