A Patient Admitted to the Medical-Surgical Unit After a Head

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a head injury caused by a fall has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 220 mg/dl (0.22 mg%) . The patient is alert and does not appear highly intoxicated. An appropriate nursing action is to

• A) administer acetaminophen for headache.
• B) monitor frequently for signs of withdrawal.
• C) avoid the use of intravenous (IV) fluids.
• D) maintain patient on NPO status.

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