vSim: Andrew Davis
Which clinical manifestations confirm that a patient is experiencing Stage I (mild) of
alcohol withdrawal syndrome? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️Course hand tremors,
diaphoresis, & anxiety
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal typically begin within what time period after the
cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol drinker? -
✔️✔️12 hours
What request of the patient being assessed for possible alcohol withdrawal should the
nurse make to determine the presence of tremors? - ✔️✔️"Please extend your arms
and spread your fingers apart."
Mr. Davis has been prescribed an oral benzodiazepine to assist in managing his
withdrawal symptoms should his CIWA-Ar score rise to 8 or above. After a dose has
been administered, what assessment result, directly related to the medication, would be
a concern for the nurse? - ✔️✔️Respiratory rate of 11 breaths/minute
Which factor is most likely to decrease the severity of Mr. Davis's alcohol withdrawal
signs and symptoms? - ✔️✔️Never experiencing alcohol withdrawal signs and
symptoms before
Which nursing interventions are directly associated with the primary goals of the
management of a patient, like Mr. Davis, who is currently experiencing alcohol
withdrawal? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️Implement seizure precautions
Assess and record heart rate every 4 hours
Keep SpO2 probe at bedside
Which assessment finding confirms that a patient is experiencing moderate alcohol
withdrawal? - ✔️✔️Nausea and vomiting
What term refers to the collection of symptoms that are associated with untreated
alcohol withdrawal? - ✔️✔️Delirium tremens
What nursing intervention would most likely improve the therapeutic relationship
between the nurse and a patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal by increasing the
nurse's self-awareness? - ✔️✔️Monitoring one's own biases and reactions regarding
alcoholism
Which class of medication is regularly prescribed to provide a gradual withdrawal from
alcohol? - ✔️✔️Tranquilizer
Which clinical manifestations confirm that a patient is experiencing Stage I (mild) of
alcohol withdrawal syndrome? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️Course hand tremors,
diaphoresis, & anxiety
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal typically begin within what time period after the
cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol drinker? -
✔️✔️12 hours
What request of the patient being assessed for possible alcohol withdrawal should the
nurse make to determine the presence of tremors? - ✔️✔️"Please extend your arms
and spread your fingers apart."
Mr. Davis has been prescribed an oral benzodiazepine to assist in managing his
withdrawal symptoms should his CIWA-Ar score rise to 8 or above. After a dose has
been administered, what assessment result, directly related to the medication, would be
a concern for the nurse? - ✔️✔️Respiratory rate of 11 breaths/minute
Which factor is most likely to decrease the severity of Mr. Davis's alcohol withdrawal
signs and symptoms? - ✔️✔️Never experiencing alcohol withdrawal signs and
symptoms before
Which nursing interventions are directly associated with the primary goals of the
management of a patient, like Mr. Davis, who is currently experiencing alcohol
withdrawal? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️Implement seizure precautions
Assess and record heart rate every 4 hours
Keep SpO2 probe at bedside
Which assessment finding confirms that a patient is experiencing moderate alcohol
withdrawal? - ✔️✔️Nausea and vomiting
What term refers to the collection of symptoms that are associated with untreated
alcohol withdrawal? - ✔️✔️Delirium tremens
What nursing intervention would most likely improve the therapeutic relationship
between the nurse and a patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal by increasing the
nurse's self-awareness? - ✔️✔️Monitoring one's own biases and reactions regarding
alcoholism
Which class of medication is regularly prescribed to provide a gradual withdrawal from
alcohol? - ✔️✔️Tranquilizer
