A nurse is discussing alcohol tolerance with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "Alcohol tolerance causes the client to have an increased effect when taking opiates." Alcohol tolerance is specific to alcohol and does not directly increase the effect of opiates. However, cross-tolerance with other sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines) may occur. B. "Alcohol tolerance can result in a decreased physical response to alcohol." Alcohol tolerance develops as the body adapts to frequent alcohol use, requiring higher amounts to achieve the same effects. C. "A client who has alcohol tolerance develops physical changes when they haven't recently ingested alcohol." This describes alcohol dependence, not tolerance. Physical changes, such as withdrawal symptoms, occur with dependence. D. "Alcohol tolerance is a medical emergency and can develop as a result of withdrawal." Tolerance develops over time with frequent alcohol use. Withdrawal symptoms are the result of dependence, not tolerance.