Author Question: The nurse is conducting a class on alcohol and the effects of alcohol on the body. How many standard ... (Read 58 times)

EAugust · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting a class on alcohol and the effects of alcohol on the body. How many standard drinks (each containing 14 grams of alcohol) per day in men are associated with increased deaths from cirrhosis, cancers of the mouth,

esophagus, and injuries?
a.
2
b.
4
c.
6
d.
8

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted for cirrhosis of the liver, secondary to chronic alcohol use. During the physical assessment, the nurse looks for cardiac problems that are associated with chronic use of alcohol, such as:

a. Hypertension.
b. Ventricular fibrillation.
c. Bradycardia. d.
Mitral valve prolapse.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In men, alcohol consumption of at least four standard drinks per day is associated with increased deaths from liver cirrhosis, cancers of the mouth, esophagus and other areas, and deaths from injuries and other external causes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Even moderate drinking leads to hypertension and cardiomyopathy, with an increase in left ventricular mass, dilation of ventricles, and wall thinning. Ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, and mitral valve prolapse are not associated with chronic heavy use of alcohol.