June 21, 2009
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The truth about drinking

When obtaining a social history, ask “How much do you drink?” rather than “Do you drink?” This question is less judgmental and more likely to get a truthful answer. The response can be most revealing (especially if the patient is an adolescent or young adult).—APRIL SCRUGGS, MSN, FNP-C, Evington, Va. (128-16)
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