A Client Who Drinks 3 to 4 Martinis Before Dinner

Multiple Choice

A client who drinks 3 to 4 martinis before dinner every night feels that people who drink beer are alcoholics because of the volume of alcohol in each can. Which response should the nurse make to this client?

A) "Beer and martinis have the same alcohol and calorie content."
B) "Only beer drinkers are considered alcoholics if they overindulge."
C) "The alcohol in 4 martinis is equal to about 11 cans of regular beer."
D) "People who drink martinis may consume a smaller amount of alcohol but can still be considered alcoholics."