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When an alcoholic,who was brought in 12 hours earlier in an intoxicated state,begins to exhibit tremors,has increased blood pressure,and is agitated,the nurse assesses that the patient is in:


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Beta Particle

A fast-moving electron or positron with high energy released during the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus.

Atomic Nucleus

The small, dense region at the center of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and containing nearly all the atom's mass.

Beta Particle

A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus during beta decay.

Atomic Nucleus

The dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons, around which electrons orbit.

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