Complete Shadow Health Alcohol Use Assessment for William Jefferson. CAGE score 3/4, AUDIT-C elevated — moderate alcohol use disorder. Liver assessment (hepatomegaly noted), withdrawal risk evaluation using CIWA-Ar, psychosocial impact assessment and motivational interviewing documentation. Used in Walden, Capella and GCU health assessment courses.
William Jefferson is an adult male presenting during a routine visit where alcohol screening reveals daily heavy drinking of 6–8 beers, morning tremors, sleep disturbance without alcohol and previous failed attempts to cut down. CAGE score is 3/4. The Shadow Health Alcohol Use Assessment covers AUDIT-C and CAGE administration, CIWA-Ar withdrawal risk assessment, liver disease screening, FRAMES motivational interviewing documentation and an alcohol use disorder management plan. Pharmacological options including naltrexone and acamprosate are discussed. Referral to addiction medicine and community support resources including AA are documented alongside a structured follow-up plan.