A client brought to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident tells the nurse that she attended a party and drank four drinks over the last hour. Her blood alcohol level is 0.15g/dl. She states she is "buzzed." What conclusions can the nurse draw?

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A blood alcohol level of 0.15g/dl indicates that the client is legally intoxicated, regardless of whether she feels "buzzed." The fact that she consumed four drinks in one hour also suggests that she may have a problem with excessive alcohol consumption. However, the information provided does not allow the nurse to definitively conclude that the client has alcohol dependence. The blood alcohol level is higher than the legal limit for driving, indicating that it is dangerously high.

A Client Brought to the Emergency Room After a Motor