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roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While analyzing data collected during an assessment, the nurse realizes that a patient's risk for alcohol abuse is low. What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?

1. The patient is Asian American.
2. The patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
3. The patient has two children.
4. The patient is employed as an accountant.

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse that both of his parents are alcoholics and wonders about the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic as well. How should the nurse respond to the patient?

1. There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism.
2. Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic?
3. You will likely become an alcoholic.
4. Don't worry about that.

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Sociocultural factors often influence individuals' decisions regarding substance use. Asian Americans report the lowest prevalence of family history of alcoholism because of a deficiency of aldehyde dehydrogenase, which upon alcohol consumption results in toxic symptoms characterized by vomiting, flushing, and tachycardia. This is the assessment finding that would indicate that a patient's risk for alcohol abuse is low. There is no information to support the concept that an individual with type 2 diabetes, 2 children, or employment as an accountant would avoid alcohol.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Genetic studies have been performed that suggest heredity plays a role in the development of alcoholism. The nurse should respond that that there are studies that support this link. The nurse should not question the patient's request for information about becoming an alcoholic like his parents. Although the patient does have an increased risk, stating that he will become an alcoholic is inappropriate. Telling the patient not to worry about becoming an alcoholic is also an inappropriate response.