An Alcoholic Is Brought into the Emergency Department in an Intoxicated

question 18

Multiple Choice

An alcoholic is brought into the emergency department in an intoxicated state at 2000.The day shift nurse assesses the patient to exhibit tremors, have increased blood pressure, and agitation at 0800 rounds.What do these signs and symptoms indicate?

• A) Major withdrawal
• B) Early withdrawal
• C) Delirium tremens
• D) Minor withdrawal

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