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You are treating a 61-year-old who is a chronic alcohol abuser. He is complaining of snakes slithering around his ankles, and he tells you that he had only two drinks tonight. You notice that he is sweating, trembling, and anxious. Before you can complete your assessment, he begins to have a seizure. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this situation?
 
  A) The patient is suffering from acute alcohol poisoning.
  B) The patient could not find an alcoholic beverage and drank antifreeze instead.
  C) The patient drank mouthwash instead of beverage alcohol.
  D) The patient is suffering from alcohol withdrawal.

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When dealing with a geriatric behavior crisis, you should:
 
  A) chemically restrain the patient.
  B) medicate the patient as soon as possible.
  C) be sure to call the patient by a nickname to establish a rapport.
  D) avoid administering any medication.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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