A 42-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department…
A 42-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with alcohol withdrawal after attempting to stop drinking independently following 15 years of heavy alcohol consumption. The nurse’s assessment reveals a Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA-Ar) score of 16, visible tremors in both hands, blood pressure 168/98 mmHg, heart rate 112 beats/minute, and the client reports, “I feel like my skin is crawling.” The client appears diaphoretic and anxious. Based on this clinical presentation, which action should the nurse prioritize?
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