A patient of the American Indian heritage is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis caused by chronic alcoholism. For which problems would the nurse focus when discussing the patient's care with the spouse? Select all that apply
1. Domestic violence
2. Sexual abuse
3. Battering of women
4. Unplanned pregnancy
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. A problem related to alcohol abuse in the American Indian people is domestic violence.
2. A problem related to alcohol abuse in the American Indian people is sexual abuse.
3. A problem related to alcohol abuse in the American Indian people is battering of women.
4. Unplanned pregnancy is not a problem related to alcohol abuse in the American Indian people.
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