A nurse is caring for a client who routinely drinks alcohol. Which of the following information should the nurse provide the client about alcohol consumption?

A. "Alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys." Alcohol is primarily metabolized in the liver, not the kidneys. B. "Alcohol can increase the chances of nephrotoxicity." Chronic alcohol use can damage the kidneys and increase the risk of nephrotoxicity, especially when combined with nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., NSAIDs, aminoglycosides). C. "Alcohol can decrease the chance of medication side effects." Alcohol can actually enhance medication side effects, such as sedation with CNS depressants or liver damage with acetaminophen. D. "Medication can be metabolized faster when alcohol is consumed regularly." Chronic alcohol use induces liver enzymes, potentially altering metabolism, but it does not necessarily speed up drug metabolism for all medications.