The nurse is concerned about the risk of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in a 45-year- old postoperative patient. Which statement indicates her understanding of management of this patient?
a. "Alcohol withdrawal is common; we see it all of the time in the trauma unit."
b. "There is no way to assess for alcohol withdrawal."
c. "This patient will require less pain medication."
d. "We have initiated the alcohol withdrawal protocol."
D
The most important treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome is prevention. Many units have protocols that are initiated early to prevent the syndrome. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is common; however, this statement does not indicate knowledge of management. The patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal may exhibit a variety of symptoms, such as disorientation, agitation, and tachycardia. Patients with substance abuse require increased dosages of pain medications.
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