The Client Has Been Abusing Alcohol for Several Years and Tells

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client has been abusing alcohol for several years and tells the nurse, "I used to drink a mickey (375 mL) of whiskey every day. Now I get sick and pass out after just two drinks." What does the nurse correctly recognize about this client?

• A) The client's symptoms are related to hyperglycemia; he may have pancreatic damage.
• B) The client has brain damage from the alcohol and cannot remember how much he consumes.
• C) The client may have liver damage, resulting in an inability to metabolize large amounts of alcohol.
• D) The client is in denial and is most likely minimizing the amount of alcohol he consumes.

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