A client is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. What will the nurse teach the client in regards to alcohol consumption?
1. Drink as much as the client prefers.
2. Completely refrain from alcohol.
3. Limit alcohol to two drinks per day.
4. Limit alcohol to one drink per day.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Large amounts of alcohol are associated with a negative effect on coronary artery disease.
Rationale 2: Moderate consumption of alcohol can have a beneficial effect on coronary artery disease.
Rationale 3: Large amounts of alcohol are associated with a negative effect on coronary artery disease.
Rationale 4: Moderate consumption of alcohol, especially one glass of red wine per day, can have a beneficial effect on coronary artery disease.
Global Rationale: Moderate consumption of alcohol, especially one glass of red wine per day, can have a beneficial effect on coronary artery disease. Large and moderate amounts of alcohol are associated with a negative effect on coronary artery disease.
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