A Client with Chronic Alcoholism Asks the Nurse Why They

A client with chronic alcoholism asks the nurse why they should take folic acid. Which response should the nurse provide the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) "The alcohol decreases your folic acid level."
B) "The alcohol interferes with folate metabolism in the liver."
C) "The folic acid will improve your vitamin B12 deficiency."
D) "Your dietary intake of folic acid is decreased when you drink alcohol."
E) "The folic acid can help reverse some of the liver damage that has occurred from the alcohol abuse."