The nurse working in an alcohol addiction program would evaluate which statement as true regarding genetics and alcohol abuse?
1. Alcoholism is likely caused by a single genetic factor.
2. Once science identifies the common genetic profile leading to alcoholism, this addiction can be treated more successfully.
3. Our knowledge of how genetics impacts the development of alcoholism is minimal, but is increasing.
4. Alcoholism is likely unrelated to any genetic etiology.
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Rationale 1: Alcoholism is complex; it is not likely that a single genetic factor is causative.
Rationale 2: There is not likely to be a single genetic profile associated with alcoholism.
Rationale 3: Our current level of useful knowledge is low, but there is substantial research going on which is increasing our knowledge base.
Rationale 4: A number of twin and adoption studies as well as family research have helped us determine that alcoholism is very likely associated with genetic factors.
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What will be an ideal response?
After a completing a home visit, which of the following would be the priority action for the nurse?
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