A client has a history of daily bourbon drinking for the past 6 months.He is brought to an ED by family,who report that his last drink was 1 hour ago.It is now 12 midnight.When will the 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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According to the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA), withdrawal symptoms typically begin 6-8 hours after the last drink, and peak between 24 and 48 hours. Therefore, based on the client's history and time since last drink, the nurse would expect withdrawal symptoms to begin between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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