Which question has the highest priority when assessing a newly admitted patient with a history of alcohol abuse?
A) "Have you ever had blackouts?"
B) "When did you have your last drink?"
C) "Has drinking caused you any problems?"
D) "When did you decide to seek treatment?"

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Learning when the patient had the last drink is essential to knowing when to begin to observe for symptoms of withdrawal. The other questions are relevant but of lower priority.

Which Question Has the Highest Priority When Assessing a Newly