A Client Has a History of Daily Bourbon Drinking for the Past

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client has a history of daily bourbon drinking for the past 6 months.He is brought to an emergency department by family,who report that his last drink was 1 hour ago.It is now 12 midnight.When should a nurse expect this client to exhibit withdrawal symptoms?

• A) Between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• B) Shortly after a 24-hour period
• C) At the beginning of the third day
• D) Withdrawal is individualized and cannot be predicted.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Substance Related Costs

Financial, social, and health-related expenses incurred due to the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant, used for medical or recreational purposes.