Case Study on Alcoholism: A
Comprehensive Guide for Students by
[Author Name - if available] -
2024/2025 Edition
Meet the client: - CORRECT ANSWERSNick Davis, a 42-year-old, is accompanied to
the emergency room by the police who found him standing on a bridge and threatening
to jump. He planned to jump off the bridge because his girlfriend moved out on him and
he lost his job as a cook several days ago. Vital signs upon admission are BP 146/94, P
92, R 20, and T 98.7° F. Nick has a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, but reports
drinking only four beers in the last 12 hours. He denies use of illegal drugs or any
medications in the past 72 hours. Nick is well known to the nursing staff for previous
admissions related to alcohol abuse. Nick's affect is angry and uncooperative, and the
nurses won't let him leave. Nick states that he has been feeling sad for several weeks
and he drinks alcohol to help him cope with his feelings. He sleeps 5 to 6 hours a night
and reports a poor appetite with significant weight loss in the past month. Physical
health problems include a history of compromised liver function.
Comprehensive Guide for Students by
[Author Name - if available] -
2024/2025 Edition
Meet the client: - CORRECT ANSWERSNick Davis, a 42-year-old, is accompanied to
the emergency room by the police who found him standing on a bridge and threatening
to jump. He planned to jump off the bridge because his girlfriend moved out on him and
he lost his job as a cook several days ago. Vital signs upon admission are BP 146/94, P
92, R 20, and T 98.7° F. Nick has a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, but reports
drinking only four beers in the last 12 hours. He denies use of illegal drugs or any
medications in the past 72 hours. Nick is well known to the nursing staff for previous
admissions related to alcohol abuse. Nick's affect is angry and uncooperative, and the
nurses won't let him leave. Nick states that he has been feeling sad for several weeks
and he drinks alcohol to help him cope with his feelings. He sleeps 5 to 6 hours a night
and reports a poor appetite with significant weight loss in the past month. Physical
health problems include a history of compromised liver function.
