{"id":137713,"date":"2024-09-13T13:32:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137713"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:32:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:32:12","slug":"a-nurse-on-the-medical-unit-is-admitting-a-client-with-a-history-of-alcohol-use-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/a-nurse-on-the-medical-unit-is-admitting-a-client-with-a-history-of-alcohol-use-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client with a history of alcohol use disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client with a history of alcohol use disorder. The nurse is aware that which of the following are potential physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? (Select all that apply.).<br>A.<br>Tachycardia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Tremors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Hallucinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Hypotension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E.<br>Seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answers<\/strong>:<br>A. <strong>Tachycardia<\/strong><br>B. <strong>Tremors<\/strong><br>C. <strong>Hallucinations<\/strong><br>E. <strong>Seizures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>When a client with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted to the hospital, the nurse must be vigilant for signs of <strong>alcohol withdrawal<\/strong>, which can occur when a person with chronic alcohol use suddenly reduces or stops drinking. Withdrawal symptoms typically begin within 6 to 12 hours after the last drink and can vary in severity based on the duration and quantity of alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation of Symptoms:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tachycardia (A)<\/strong>: One of the hallmark signs of alcohol withdrawal is <strong>autonomic hyperactivity<\/strong>, which often includes an elevated heart rate. Tachycardia occurs due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity as the body attempts to readjust to the absence of alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tremors (B)<\/strong>: Often referred to as \u201cthe shakes,\u201d tremors are a common physical symptom of alcohol withdrawal. They result from the imbalance of neurotransmitters (such as GABA and glutamate) in the central nervous system as the body readjusts to functioning without alcohol\u2019s depressant effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hallucinations (C)<\/strong>: Visual, auditory, or tactile <strong>hallucinations<\/strong> can occur during alcohol withdrawal. These typically begin within 12 to 24 hours after the last drink and are more common in individuals with severe alcohol use disorder. Hallucinations during withdrawal are part of a syndrome called <strong>alcoholic hallucinosis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seizures (E)<\/strong>: Alcohol withdrawal can cause <strong>generalized tonic-clonic seizures<\/strong>, which usually occur within 24 to 48 hours after the cessation of alcohol use. These seizures are more common in individuals with a long history of alcohol dependence and represent a medical emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect Answer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hypotension (D)<\/strong>: Alcohol withdrawal is more likely to cause <strong>hypertension<\/strong> rather than hypotension, due to the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous if not managed properly. The nurse should promptly assess for these symptoms and initiate interventions to prevent complications such as <strong>delirium tremens (DTs)<\/strong>, which can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client with a history of alcohol use disorder. The nurse is aware that which of the following are potential physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? (Select all that apply.).A.Tachycardia. B.Tremors. C.Hallucinations. D.Hypotension. E.Seizures. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Correct Answers:A. TachycardiaB. TremorsC. HallucinationsE. 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