A client states to the nurse, "I used to drink a pint of whiskey every day. Now I get sick and pass out after just two drinks." Which should the nurse be concerned with?

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The symptoms described by the client suggest liver damage, which is a common complication of long-term alcohol abuse. The liver is responsible for processing alcohol, and excessive alcohol intake can cause inflammation and damage to the liver cells. As a result, the liver may not be able to function properly, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and passing out from only a small amount of alcohol. Pancreatic damage may also occur in chronic alcoholics, but it is less likely to cause the symptoms described by the client. Option C is a possible explanation but not the best choice as the scenario does not provide enough evidence to support that assumption. Option D is not supported by the given information in the scenario.

A Client States to the Nurse, "I Used to Drink