A Patient Was Admitted 48 Hours Ago for Injuries Sustained

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted 48 hours ago for injuries sustained while intoxicated. The patient is shaky, irritable, anxious, and diaphoretic. The pulse rate is 130 beats per minute. The patient shouts, "Snakes are crawling on my bed. I've got to get out of here." What is the most accurate assessment of the situation? The patient:

• A) is attempting to obtain attention by manipulating staff.
• B) may have sustained a head injury before admission.
• C) has symptoms of alcohol withdrawal delirium.
• D) is having a recurrence of an acute psychosis.

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