A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a weekend drinking binge.During the assessment,the nurse will observe for which problems in addition to alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

• A) Renal failure
• B) Diabetes mellitus
• C) Pancreatitis
• D) Small bowel obstruction

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