A gerontological nurse conducts an assessment of an older adult who has a history of depression. Assessment reveals that the client has been drinking up to two bottles of wine each day for the last several months
What should the nurse teach the client about alcohol use and depression?
A) "If you choose to use alcohol to address your depression, it's best to limit it to four to five drinks each day."
B) "We recommend that everyone over the age of 70 abstain from drinking alcohol."
C) "Alcohol has been shown to contribute to depression and vice versa."
D) "If you quit drinking, your depression will likely improve."
Ans: C
Alcohol and depression have a synergistic relationship: alcohol causes depression, depression leads to alcohol abuse, which, in turn, exacerbates the depression. Four or five drinks daily is excessive, but abstinence is not necessary for all older adults. Abstinence is not guaranteed to improve symptoms of depression.
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