If an intoxicated client admitted for trauma treatment last night at 2 AM is going to have withdrawal
symptoms, nurses should be alert for the symptoms to begin
a. between 8 and 10 AM today (6 to 8 hours after drinking stopped).
b. about 2 AM tomorrow (24 hours after drinking stopped).
c. about 2 AM of hospital day 2 (48 hours after drinking stopped).
d. about 2 AM of hospital day 3 (72 hours after drinking stopped).
A
Alcohol withdrawal usually begins 6 to 8 hours after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol
intake.
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