During an assessment, a patient tells the nurse that he drinks four alcoholic beverages every day and smokes one pack of cigarettes. The nurse realizes that these chemical agents will predispose the patient to develop which of the following?

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Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes are known risk factors for developing various diseases such as liver disease, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.

During an Assessment, a Patient Tells the Nurse That He