A client is admitted for alcohol detoxification.During detoxification,which symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?
A)Gross tremors,delirium,hyperactivity,and hypertension
B)Disorientation,peripheral neuropathy,and hypotension
C)Oculogyric crisis,amnesia,ataxia,and hypertension
D)Hallucinations,fine tremors,confabulation,and orthostatic hypotension

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During alcohol detoxification, the body reacts to the absence of alcohol with symptoms that can include gross tremors, delirium, hyperactivity, and hypertension. These symptoms are part of the alcohol withdrawal syndrome, which can range from mild to severe.

A Client Is Admitted for Alcohol Detoxification