Nursing Question:
A client is admitted to the hospital. Twelve hours later the nurse observes hand tremors, hyperexicitability, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and hypertension. The nurse suspects alcohol withdrawal. The nurse should ask the client:
Answer:
* A. At what time was your last drink taken?
* B. Why you have not told us you are a drinker?
* C. Do you drink beer or hard liquor?
* D. How long have you been drinking?
A. At what time was your last drink taken?
* B. Why you have not told us you are a drinker?
* C. Do you drink beer or hard liquor?
* D. How long have you been drinking?
A. At what time was your last drink taken?