A nurse is preparing to assess their client for alcohol use or abuse. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?

A: This question is judgmental and may not elicit an honest response from the client. B: While knowing the age of onset of drinking can be useful, it does not directly assess current alcohol use patterns. C: Asking how often the client has a drink containing alcohol is a direct and non-judgmental way to assess the frequency of alcohol use. D: Asking about past mental health treatment is important but does not specifically assess current alcohol use or abuse.