A client has a history of daily bourbon drinking for the pas…
A client has a history of daily bourbon drinking for the past 6 months. He is brought to an ED by family, who report that his last drink was 1 hour ago. It is now 12 midnight. When will the nurse expect this client to exhibit withdrawal symptoms?
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A patient admitted for injuries sustained while intoxicated has been hospitalized for 48 hours. The patient is now shaky, irritable, anxious, diaphoretic, and reports nightmares. The pulse rate is 130 beats/minute. The patient shouts, “Bugs are crawling on my bed. I’ve got to get out of here.” Select the most accurate assessment of this situation. The patient
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