A patient with a history of alcohol use arrives at the clinic for a routine physical examination. What finding should indicate to the nurse that the patient has an alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Select all that apply.

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1. Repeated excessive consumption of alcohol provides empty calories, suppresses the appetite, and causes early satiety. Fatigue is an indication of a nutritional (folic acid/folate) deficiency.
2. Palmar erythema is a skin change associated with liver disease caused by chronic alcohol use.
3. Blurred vision is not associated with chronic alcohol use.
4. Peripheral edema is an indication of liver disease caused by chronic alcohol use.
5. Jaundice is an indication of liver disease caused by chronic alcohol use.

A Patient with a History of Alcohol Use Arrives at the Clinic