The community health nurse is planning education for a group of individuals from Alcoholics Anonymous on the risk factors for liver disease
The group has a high number of Native Americans in attendance. What should the nurse explain as the reasons for the high incidence of cirrhosis in this ethnic group?
Select all that apply.
A) Pollution
B) Variations in alcohol metabolism
C) Stress due to socioeconomic factors
D) Consuming alcohol with food
E) Climate
Answer: B, C
Alcohol consumption is the sixth-leading cause of death for Native Americans, particularly Alaskans. It is thought that contributing factors include variations in alcohol metabolism, socioeconomic factors that lead to stress, and, consuming alcohol without food. Climate and pollution are not factors.
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