In counseling an adolescent who is abusing alcohol, the nurse explains that alcohol abuse primarily affects which organ of the body?
a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Brain
d. Lungs
C
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A Although an excessive amount of a chemical can cause cardiac abnormalities,
the brain is the most commonly affected organ.
B Long-term alcohol use is known to impair the liver; however, brain function is
decreased by any amount of alcohol intake.
C The primary effect of substance abuse is on the brain and residually on the rest of
the body. Alcohol affects the entire brain by decreasing its responsiveness.
D The pulmonary system is not the primary target; however, one commonly abused
drug known to cause pulmonary problems is tobacco.
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