Which assessment finding places the elderly at greater risk for the development of alcohol dependency? Select all that apply
A) Chronic pain
B) Recent spousal loss
C) Impaired memory
D) Income
E) History of gastritis
A, B
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Older adults may use alcohol as self-treatment for chronic pain and/or take medication in conjunction with alcohol. Alcohol can be used to assist in coping with stressors, such as the loss of a spouse. Impaired memory can be a normal change that occurs in the aging process or can be linked to alcohol use. History of gastritis is not significant in the development of alcohol dependency. Income is not significant.
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