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 can predispose the patient to develop:

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The chronic use of alcohol and tobacco can put the patient at increased risk for developing various diseases, such as liver disease, heart disease, cancer, and respiratory disease.

During an Assessment, a Patient Tells the Nurse That He