A client with severe osteoarthritis and decreased mobility is transferred to an assisted living facility. The nurse notices that the client smells of alcohol, exhibits an unsteady gait, and has six...

A client with severe osteoarthritis and decreased mobility is transferred to an assisted living facility. The nurse notices that the client smells of alcohol, exhibits an unsteady gait, and has six wine bottles in the trash. The client tells the nurse, “Those are my other pain medicines.” Which of the following statements by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

1. “I didn't realize that your pain was not being managed with your current medications.”

2. “It is important for me to know how many bottles of wine you drank this week.”

3. “I'm worried about the amount of wine you are drinking and its effects on your balance.”

4. “How are you getting all this wine?”

5. “I am calling your doctor to have all of us to talk about better pain control without the wine.”