The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Experiencing

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which nursing diagnosis receives priority for a patient in alcohol withdrawal?

• A) Risk for Injury
• B) Ineffective Coping
• C) Disturbed Sensory Perception
• D) Disturbed Thought Processes

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Definitions:

Commit Crime

Engaging in actions that violate legal statutes.

Societal Reaction

Refers to the way society responds to certain behaviors or actions, influencing individuals' self-concept and actions.

Compulsive Users

Individuals who feel an uncontrollable urge to use substances or engage in behaviors despite adverse consequences.

Opium

is a narcotic drug obtained from the opium poppy, used historically in medicine for pain relief but also as a substance of abuse.