A patient recovering from alcoholism has been taking disulfiram for a week. On a return visit to the clinic, the patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing flushing and warming of the face. This reaction is because the patient might:
1. be allergic to the medication.
2. be putting too much salt in his diet.
3. still have alcohol in his system.
4. have no alcohol in his system.
3
There might be a disulfiram reaction present until alcohol is completely metabolized.
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