A 35-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a blood alcohol level of 0.25%. The nurse would anticipate the patient to exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations?
a. Respiratory depression
b. Double vision
c. Stupor
d. Altered perception
ANS: D
Altered perception would be expected with a 0.25% blood alcohol level.
Respiratory depression occurs most frequently with an alcohol level of 0.45%.
Double vision occurs in patients with an alcohol level of 0.30%.
Stupor occurs when a patient's alcohol level is 0.40%.
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