Research has indicated that there may be health benefits to drinking alcohol. When talking with clients about alcohol use, the nurse should
A) encourage drinking ample amounts of beer and wine on a routine basis.
B) relate that a male client should drink no more than two drinks daily.
C) teach about the positive effects of drinking large amounts of alcohol at one sitting.
D) avoid the topic unless brought up by the client so as to not seem to condone alcohol use.
C
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A) "Taking an aspirin every day is an easy way to help restore the normal function of your heart." B) "An aspirin a day can help prevent some of the blockages that can cause chest pain or heart attacks." C) "Taking an aspirin every day is a simple way to make your blood penetrate your heart more freely." D) "An aspirin a day eventually helps your blood carry more oxygen that it would otherwise."
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A) Weigh the patient at the same time in the morning. B) Use the same scale to weigh the patient. C) Have the patient face away from the balance beam. D) Have the patient wear the same clothing every day. E) Weigh the patient after each meal in 1 day.
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