n 3 Gina Smith is a 57-year old client brought to the emergency department via police. Gina was found walking around outside a bar. Gina was stumbling, falling down, and talking to herself with slurred speech. When people exiting the bar tried to help, she became agitated and refused. Gina’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was above the legal limit. Gina was previously discharged from a jail sentence 6 months ago for receiving a driving under the influence (DUI), causing a motor-vehicle collision and injuring another person. Gina has had 3 motor-vehicle collisions while driving intoxicated. Gina has tried Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the past but “lost interest.” Gina comes from a family of “heavy drinkers” and was encouraged to drink at a young age. Gina is currently working at a factory and is on probation with no permanent residence to live. The nurse is assessing the client. Gina is diaphoretic, anxious, and agitated. Client appears dehydrated, underweight for a height of
[Verified Answer]: n 3 Gina Smith is a 57-year old client…
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