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madam-professor

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The nursing intervention of highest priority relative to alcohol withdrawal delirium is:
 
  a. application of restraints.
  b. reorientation of the patient to reality.
  c. identification of existing social supports.
  d. maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance.

Question 2

A nurse assessing a patient is interested in the patient's appraisal of a recent divorce as a stressor. To obtain this information, it is important for the nurse to gather data about which of the patient's responses. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Affective
  b. Behavioral
  c. Physiological
  d. Cognitive
  e. Ethical



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Answer to Question 1

D
Maintaining physiological stability is of highest priority. Withdrawal delirium is often accompanied by loss of fluid and electrolytes through vomiting, diarrhea, and diaphoresis.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Appraisal of a stressor is the processing and comprehension of the stressful situation that takes place on many levels, including cognitive, affective, physiological, behavioral, and social. Ethical responses have little impact on this situation.



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