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vicotolentino

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Question 1

A patient who misuses alcohol finished drinking at noon. At 6 p.m., which autonomic manifestations of alcohol withdrawal should the nurse assess in the patient?
◦ Diaphoresis and tremors
◦ Nausea and abdominal cramps
◦ Anorexia and diarrhea
◦ Auditory-visual hallucinations and global confusion

Question 2

In anticipation of a patient's alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the nurse should perform which action? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Have a sitter present to monitor any attempt by the patient to escape.
◦ Recognize that hallucinations are common, and reorient the patient.
◦ Prepare for seizures that might occur within the first 12 hours of admission.
◦ Prevent, recognize, and treat symptoms while providing a safe environment.
◦ Frequently assess vital signs.
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