A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is experiencing acute alcohol intoxication. When working with this client, which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

A. Maintain a non-judgmental attitude This promotes therapeutic communication and supports trust-building, crucial in treating clients with substance use disorders. B. Avoid mentioning alcohol use when collecting client data Avoiding discussion can lead to missed safety issues. It's important to ask directly but respectfully. C. Verbalize disapproval of the substance abuse This is non-therapeutic and may cause the client to shut down or feel shamed. D. Offer sympathy that the client is in the current situation Sympathy can be patronizing. Empathy and professional neutrality are more appropriate.