A woman enters the emergency department. She is stumbling and acting aggressively toward the medical staff. Her cheeks are red and her pupils are dilated. She has several previous admissions for alcohol intoxication and detox. In the hospital, what do you need to monitor her for?
A. A deep state of relaxation
B. Hyperthermia
C. Signs of convulsions and seizures
D. Symptoms of depression and PTSD
Answer: C
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