An Alcohol-Intoxicated Patient with a Penetrating Wound to the Abdomen

question 9

Multiple Choice

An alcohol-intoxicated patient with a penetrating wound to the abdomen is undergoing emergency surgery. What will the nurse expect the patient to need during the perioperative period?

• A)An increased dose of the general anesthetic medication
• B)Interventions to prevent withdrawal symptoms within 2 hours
• C)Frequent monitoring for bleeding and respiratory complications
• D)Stimulation every hour to prevent prolonged postoperative sedation

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