The nurse is using the CAGE questionnaire as a screening tool for a client who is seeking help because his wife said he had a drinking problem. Which information should the nurse explore in depth with the client based on this screening tool?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The CAGE questionnaire focuses on four key aspects related to alcohol use: efforts to Cut down, Annoyance with questions about drinking, feelings of Guilt about drinking, and using alcohol as an "Eye-opener" in the morning. Exploring these aspects in depth can provide valuable information about the client's relationship with alcohol and potential problems. B. While information about consumption, liver enzymes, and gastrointestinal complaints is important for assessing alcohol-related issues, these are not specifically addressed by the CAGE questionnaire. C. Cancer screening results, anger, gastritis, and daily alcohol intake are relevant to assessing the client's overall health and alcohol use but are not directly related to the questions asked in the CAGE questionnaire. D. While information about minimizing drinking, missing family events, guilt about drinking, and daily alcohol intake may provide insight into the client's alcohol use, these aspects are not specifically addressed by the questions in the CAGE questionnaire.