A Client Has Refused to Stop Drinking Alcohol

A client has refused to stop drinking alcohol. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A) Ask a physician to admit the patient to the acute care hospital.
B) Attempt harm reduction to help the client reduce drinking.
C) Cease giving care because the client is totally noncompliant.
D) Seek to have the patient admitted as a mental health client.

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