A nurse is providing education on alcohol and would be correct to state that which of the following individuals should avoid alcohol? (Select all that apply.)
a. Women trying to conceive
b. People performing activities that require muscular coordination
c. Those 21 years of age
d. Individuals taking antihistamines and/or sedatives
e. A man who consumes two alcoholic beverages a day
ANS: A, B, D
Women trying to conceive should avoid alcoholic beverages, because the woman may be pregnant and not know it, risking harm to the fetus. Any activities that require muscular coordination and focus should be avoided when consuming alcohol. Individuals taking antihistamines or sedatives should avoid alcohol, because it may enhance the effects of the medications, increasing the risk to the patient.
People 21 years of age can legally consume alcohol; if they choose to do so, they drink in moderation.
A man who drinks two alcoholic beverages a day is considered a moderate drinker.
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