A Patient with Alcohol Dependence Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with alcohol dependence is admitted to the hospital with back pain following a fall.Twenty-four hours after admission,the patient becomes tremulous and anxious.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Insert an IV line and infuse fluids.
• B) Promote oral intake to 3000 mL/day.
• C) Provide a quiet, well-lit environment.
• D) Administer opioids to provide sedation.

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