A Nurse Holds the Hand of a Client Who Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol.What is the nurse's rationale for this intervention?

• A) To assess for emotional strength
• B) To assess for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
• C) To assess for tachycardia
• D) To assess for fine tremors

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