Upon admission to the detox unit, the nurse fills the water pitcher with orange juice and administers thiamine injection as ordered by the physician. What is the primary purpose for encouraging ingestion of juice?
A) To offset the vitamin B deficiency that is commonly found in alcoholics
B) To decrease symptoms associated with hypoglycemia
C) To prevent symptoms of dehydration due to vomiting during withdrawal
D) Orange juice simulates the taste of alcohol and decreases urges.
B
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The symptoms of withdrawal are associated with hypoglycemia and dehydration due to the buildup of acetaldehyde and lactic acid in the blood. Encouraging hydration and glucose supports the client metabolically until the condition stabilizes. Vitamin B deficiency is common in alcoholics but not significant in use of orange juice. Orange juice consumption is not significant in the decrease in urge to drink alcohol.
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