During physical assessment of a patient with chronic alcohol abuse,what does the nurse identify as a pathophysiological change related to alcohol?

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Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to liver damage and hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver). Other potential pathophysiological changes related to alcohol abuse may include hypertension (not hypotension), hypothermia (not hyperthermia), and peripheral edema (not dependent edema).

During Physical Assessment of a Patient with Chronic Alcohol Abuse,what