You know that question on doctor's office paperwork where it asks how much alcohol you consume? Well, what is that question about?!
When pt filled out paperwork, she left the question about monthly alcohol consumption blank. Then when the (student) nurse came in, the pt wanted to know how much is too much. And if there is some "magical line" that has a normal person on one side and alcoholic on the other.
Well I don't have any idea! But I wanted to keep the trust my pt had so I side-stepped the question and told her that it is just a question used to aid the Dr. with treatment and prescribing.
This happened a while ago and I am just now thinking that what I said was pretty stupid!!!
So how much is too much alcohol to consume in a month? I am looking for a textbook answer here.
