When treating a patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome, to minimize the potential for hallucinations the nurse should:
A) Place the patient in a room with roommates.
B) Turn the lights to low illumination.
C) Close the closet doors.
D) Leave the television on at all times.
Ans: C
Feedback: To reduce the potential for hallucinations, the nurse should close the closet and bathroom doors to minimize shadows. The patient should be placed in a quiet single room with light on and in a calm nonstressful environment.
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