A Nurse Holds the Hand of a Client Who Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse holds the hand of a client who is withdrawing from alcohol.What is the nurse's rationale for this intervention?

• A) To assess for emotional strength
• B) To assess for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
• C) To assess for tachycardia
• D) To assess for fine tremors

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Definitions:

Perceived Threats

Situations or entities that individuals believe could cause them harm or danger based on their personal assessments.

Hostility

A persistent negative attitude marked by cynical, mistrusting thoughts, feelings of anger, and overtly aggressive actions.

Actual Threats

Genuine risks or dangers that are present and could cause harm.

"Old-Fashioned" Discrimination

Discrimination practices or attitudes that are rooted in historical or traditional biases and inequalities, often based on race, gender, or social class.