While doing admission assessments, the nurse finds that Mrs. S does not drink; Mrs. X enjoys a glass of wine at supper and bedtime;
Mr. Y has been drinking at least a six-pack of beer every day for the past 20 years and has been ordered by his doctor; and Mr. Z has a cocktail when he goes out to dinner, which is about once a month. Which clients would be considered at nutritional risk?
A) Mrs. X and Mr. Z C) Mrs. X and Mr. Y
B) Mrs. S and Mr. Y D) Mrs. S and Mr. Z
C
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Risk begins at more than one drink daily for women and more than two drinks daily for men. The other answers are incorrect because Mrs. S and Mr. Z do not fit the criteria for being at nutritional risk due to alcohol consumption.
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