During the health history interview for a homeless patient, the patient states, "I have a problem with alcohol." Based on this data which does the nurse suspect may also be an issue for this patient?
1) Incontinence
2) Hypertension
3) Poor nutrition
4) Poor hygiene
ANS: 3
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