Mr. D. frequently drinks 3–4 martinis before dinner every night. He does not see himself as an alcoholic
He feels that drinking liquor and beer are very different, and that alcoholics are people who drink beer in excess because only a small amount of liquor is used to make a martini. When discussing sources of alcohol, the best response for the nurse would be: 1. "The alcohol in 4 martinis is equal to about 11 cans of regular beer.".
2. "People who drink martinis may consume a smaller amount of alcohol but can still be considered alcoholics.".
3. "Beer and martinis have the same alcohol and calorie content.".
4. "Only beer drinkers are considered alcoholics if they overindulge.".
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Rationale: The average 12-ounce serving of regular beer contains about 14 gm of alcohol. A martini contains about 38 gm of alcohol, almost 11 times more than a can of beer. Anyone who drinks to excess and can't control their desire for alcohol can be considered an alcoholic. It does not make a difference what type of alcohol they consume.
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