A 60-year-old man has been a heavy drinker for 30 years,drinking daily with his business associates.When he is seen at the clinic for acute gastritis,which of the following responses by the patient will help the nurse determine that the patient is in the contemplation stage of change?
A) "Alcohol has never bothered my stomach.I may just have the flu."
B) "I know that I have to stop drinking,but it is the only way I can relax."
C) "I think my drinking is affecting my stomach,but maybe some drugs will help calm it down."
D) "My wife keeps telling me that I am killing myself with alcohol,but I really feel pretty good,except for my stomach."
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