The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Alcohol Dependence

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with alcohol dependence who has been admitted to the hospital with chest pain. Twenty-four hours after admission, the client becomes very tremulous and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?

• A)Insert an IV line and infuse fluids.
• B)Promote oral intake to 3 000 mL/day.
• C)Provide a quiet, well-lit environment.
• D)Administer opioids to provide sedation.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception by vibrating in response to sound waves, thus contributing to the mechanical processes that convert sound into neural signals.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, playing a crucial role in the process of hearing.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision.

Retina

A layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.