A person in jail for public intoxication has been without alcohol for 12 hours. Which finding indicates that the patient may be withdrawing from alcohol?
a. Irritability
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hallucinations
d. Seizures
A
Marked irritability is the early sign (6 to 12 hours after last drink) of alcohol withdrawal.
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