A Patient Who Is a Recovering Alcoholic Says, "I Haven't

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is a recovering alcoholic says, "I haven't had a drink in 10 days. I think I am over the hardest part and will be okay now." The nurse formulates a response based on which information?

• A) Symptoms of postacute withdrawal syndrome begin about a month after the last drink.
• B) Symptoms of postacute withdrawal syndrome peak from 3 to 6 months after the last drink.
• C) The recovering alcoholic is never "okay" again.
• D) It is easier to recover from cocaine abuse than from alcohol abuse.

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