Given that harmful alcohol consumption is associated with significant health burden, and
social and financial implications, nurses have a responsibility to support individuals to make informed choices about their health.
Because of the inaccuracies associated with self-reporting and self-calculation of alcohol consumption, the use of online tools, such as the Drinkaware Unit
Calculator, guided by a nurse may be helpful.
It is essential that nurses support patients to make positive and successful lifestyle changes by providing encouragement and appropriate advice in a non-judgemental manner