A client who is an athlete uses alcohol on the weekends and makes several claims about the impact of alcohol on performance. Which client statement about alcohol is a misconception that the nurse should correct?
a. "Alcohol has been linked with sports-related injuries."
b. "Alcohol increases my heart rate and can cause insomnia."
c. "Alcohol makes it difficult to rehydrate because it has diuretic effects."
d. "Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and will negatively impact my performance.
b. "Alcohol increases my heart rate and can cause insomnia."
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Athletes use central nervous system stimulants like caffeine to positively impact their athletic performance. Alcohol has been related to sports-related injuries. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and would decrease the heart rate and may induce sleep. Alcohol does make it difficult to rehydrate and recover from training because it prevents carbohydrate uptake and acts as a diuretic.
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