The nurse is concerned that an older patient has a problem related to regular alcohol consumption. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Anxiety
2. Malnutrition
3. Social isolation
4. Bruises from falling
5. Dependence on family members
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include anxiety.
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