The nurse assesses a 19-year-old client for alcohol abuse. Which would be the most significant risk factor for alcohol abuse in this client?
A) African-American race
B) Female gender
C) History of type 1 diabetes
D) Enrollment in college
Ans: D
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A major risk factor for problem drinking in young adults is enrollment in college. The significant difference (p < .05) in binge and heavy drinking between college students (39.1%) and their peers (35.4%) not enrolled in college has remained unchanged over the past decade and suggests campus cultural norms are a strong factor contributing to significantly higher health risks. Rates of binge alcohol use vary by race and ethnicity and are highest among American Indians or Alaska Natives (24.3%). Female gender and history of type 1 diabetes are not significant risk factors for alcohol abuse.
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