A Patient Being Treated for an Alcohol Use Disorder Asks

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for an alcohol use disorder asks the nurse,"Can my children inherit this?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "The role of genetics is minor in comparison to the role of the environment."
• B) "Genetics does not seem to play a role in the development of substance use disorders."
• C) "The role of genetics in substance use disorders has not been determined."
• D) "Genetics plays a major role in the development of substance use disorders."

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