The nurse monitoring a client who is an alcoholic, plans nutritional teaching to prevent:
1. infertility.
2. osteoporosis.
3. Korsakoff's syndrome.
4. cirrhosis.
Answer: 3
1. Infertility is an issue with the alcoholic that cannot be prevented by adequate nutrition.
2. Osteoporosis develops as a result of damage to the musculoskeletal system.
3. Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency of the B vitamins.
4. Cirrhosis of the liver results from alcohol-induced liver damage.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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