A new patient beginning an alcohol rehabilitation program says, "I'm just a social drinker. I usually have one drink at lunch, two in the afternoon, wine at dinner, and a few drinks during the evening." Which responses by the nurse will be most therapeutic? (Select all that apply.)
A) "I see," and use interested silence.
B) "I think you are drinking more than you report."
C) "Social drinkers have one or two drinks, once or twice a week."
D) "You describe drinking steadily throughout the day and evening."
E) "Your comments show denial of the seriousness of your problem."

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The correct answers give information, summarize, and validate what the patient reported but are not strongly confrontational. Defenses cannot be removed until healthier coping strategies are in place. Strong confrontation does not usually take place so early in the program.

A New Patient Beginning an Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Says, "I'm