A nurse is reviewing STAT laboratory data of a client presenting in the emergency department.At what minimum blood alcohol level should a nurse expect intoxication to occur?
A) 50 mg/dL
B) 100 mg/dL
C) 250 mg/dL
D) 300 mg/dL

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The nurse should expect that 100 mg/dL is the minimum blood alcohol level at which intoxication occurs.Intoxication usually occurs between 100 and 200 mg/dL.Death has been reported at levels ranging from 400 to 700 mg/dL.

A Nurse Is Reviewing STAT Laboratory Data of a Client