The nurse who is assessing a patient in the emergency room with a history of chronic alcoholism is aware that the patient is at risk for which disease?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Renal failure
C) Hepatitis
D) Cardiovascular disease
Ans: A
Feedback: Cirrhosis is scar tissue that characteristically surrounds the portal areas of the liver; this is most frequently due to chronic alcoholism.
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A client with a history of anxiety has praised the effectiveness of valerian in relieving her anxiety. When taking this remedy, the nurse should advise the client to avoid what?
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