Your new patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal. You know that alcohol withdrawal tends to develop within what period after the last drink?
A.
1 week
B.
24 to 48 hours
C.
1 hour
D.
More than 1 week
ANS: B
Withdrawal symptoms in a heavy drinker generally begin within 24 to 48 hours after the last drink, although they can occur as early as 8 hours after the last drink.
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