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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The nurse should expect that this client will begin experiencing withdrawal symptoms from alcohol between 3 a.m.and 11 a.m.Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually occur within 4 to 12 hours of cessation or reduction in heavy and prolonged alcohol use.

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