The nurse is concerned that an older patient has a problem related to regular alcohol consumption. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Anxiety
2. Malnutrition
3. Social isolation
4. Bruises from falling
5. Dependence on family members
1. Anxiety
2. Malnutrition
3. Social isolation
4. Bruises from falling
Explanation: 1. Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include anxiety.
2. Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include malnutrition or failure to prepare and eat an adequate diet.
3. Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include social isolation because of avoiding people who do not drink or are judgmental.
4. Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include recurrent bruises from falls.
5. Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption do not include dependence on family members.
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