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A client with a blood alcohol level of D
0.20 mg% is at high risk for injury
related to the impairment of which
function?
A. consciousness
B. respiratory
C. orientation
D. motor
Which factor is most likely to A
decrease the severity of Mr. Davis's
alcohol withdrawal signs and
symptoms?
A. never experiencing alcohol
withdrawal signs and symptoms
before
B. having the emotional support of
his strong religious faith and beliefs
C. having been consuming vodka for
only 5 years
D. being only 56 years of age
, Mr. Davis reported having consumed D
his last drink around 4 pm, and he
was admitted to the facility's
detoxification unit shortly thereafter.
What clinical manifestations of
alcohol withdrawal should the nurse
expect him to demonstrate by 10 pm
that night?
A. he is likely currently experiencing
the peak of his signs and symptoms
B. his signs and symptoms will likely
taper off in severity over the next 12
hours
C. the majority of his withdrawal will
consist of signs and symptoms similar
to the current ones
D. the signs and symptoms are likely
to increase in type and severity
Which nursing interventions are A, B, C
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)
A. implement seizure precautions
B. assess and record heart rate every
4 hours
C. keep SpO2 probe at bedside
D. provide information regarding AA
support groups
E. identifying triggers for alcohol
consumption