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Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal D
begin within what time period after
the cessation or marked reduction of
alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol
drinker?
A. 120 minutes
B. 1 week
C. 3 days
D. 12 hours
What term refers to the collection of C
symptoms that are associated with
untreated alcohol withdrawal?
A. korsakoff syndrome
B. cardiac myopathy
C. delirium tremens
D. wernicke's encephalopathy
,Which clinical manifestations confirm BDE
that a patient is experiencing Stage I
(mild) of alcohol withdrawal
syndrome? (select all that apply)
A. hypotension
B. course hand tremors
C. disorientation
D. diaphoresis
E. anxiety
What symptom of alcohol withdrawal B
syndrome would be the most urgent
for the nurse to address?
A. hallucinations
B. grand mal seizures
C. anxiety
D. insomnia
Which assessment finding confirms A
that a patient is experiencing
moderate alcohol withdrawal?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. profuse sweating
C. restless sleep
D. total wakefulness
,What request of the patient being B
assessed for possible alcohol
withdrawal should the nurse make to
determine the presence of tremors?
A. "please touch your thumb to your
little finger"
B. "pease extend your arms and
spread your fingers apart"
C. "please interlock the fingers of
both hands"
D. "please make a tight fit and hold it
for 5 seconds"
What nursing intervention would B
most likely improve the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse and a
patient experiencing alcohol
withdrawal by increasing the nurse's
self-awareness?
A. providing prompt, effective
nursing care for the patient with a
history of alcohol abuse
B. monitoring one's own biases and
reactions regarding alcoholism
C. providing empathetic care for the
patient in alcohol withdrawal
D. regularly reviewing research
results regarding the triggers for
chronic alcoholism
, Which class of medication is A
regularly prescribed to provide a
gradual withdrawal from alcohol?
A. tranquilizer
B. stimulant
C. anticonvulsant
D. antidepressant
A client with a blood alcohol level of A
0.20 mg% is at high risk for injury
related to the impairment of which
function?
A. motor
B. respiratory
C. consciousness
D. orientation
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
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Terms in this set (143)
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal D
begin within what time period after
the cessation or marked reduction of
alcohol intake by the chronic alcohol
drinker?
A. 120 minutes
B. 1 week
C. 3 days
D. 12 hours
What term refers to the collection of C
symptoms that are associated with
untreated alcohol withdrawal?
A. korsakoff syndrome
B. cardiac myopathy
C. delirium tremens
D. wernicke's encephalopathy
,Which clinical manifestations confirm BDE
that a patient is experiencing Stage I
(mild) of alcohol withdrawal
syndrome? (select all that apply)
A. hypotension
B. course hand tremors
C. disorientation
D. diaphoresis
E. anxiety
What symptom of alcohol withdrawal B
syndrome would be the most urgent
for the nurse to address?
A. hallucinations
B. grand mal seizures
C. anxiety
D. insomnia
Which assessment finding confirms A
that a patient is experiencing
moderate alcohol withdrawal?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. profuse sweating
C. restless sleep
D. total wakefulness
,What request of the patient being B
assessed for possible alcohol
withdrawal should the nurse make to
determine the presence of tremors?
A. "please touch your thumb to your
little finger"
B. "pease extend your arms and
spread your fingers apart"
C. "please interlock the fingers of
both hands"
D. "please make a tight fit and hold it
for 5 seconds"
What nursing intervention would B
most likely improve the therapeutic
relationship between the nurse and a
patient experiencing alcohol
withdrawal by increasing the nurse's
self-awareness?
A. providing prompt, effective
nursing care for the patient with a
history of alcohol abuse
B. monitoring one's own biases and
reactions regarding alcoholism
C. providing empathetic care for the
patient in alcohol withdrawal
D. regularly reviewing research
results regarding the triggers for
chronic alcoholism
, Which class of medication is A
regularly prescribed to provide a
gradual withdrawal from alcohol?
A. tranquilizer
B. stimulant
C. anticonvulsant
D. antidepressant
A client with a blood alcohol level of A
0.20 mg% is at high risk for injury
related to the impairment of which
function?
A. motor
B. respiratory
C. consciousness
D. orientation
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
