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."
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