The Patient Has Been Abusing Alcohol for Several Years and Tells

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Capillary Pores

Capillary pores refer to tiny openings in the surface of materials or biological tissues that facilitate the movement of fluids through capillary action.

Capsular Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure within the capsule of a joint or within the Bowman's capsule in the kidneys, influencing filtration rates.

Bowman Capsule

A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, which performs the first step in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Blood Colloid Osmotic Pressure

The pressure exerted by plasma proteins on the capillary walls, which helps to retain water within the circulatory system.