A 77-year-old patient is admitted for the treatment of a fracture, and the nurse has identified that the patient has a history of heavy alcohol use. At what point should the care team administer pharmacologic treatments for alcohol withdrawal?
A) After skeletal muscle relaxants have taken effect
B) As soon as the patient shows signs of withdrawal
C) After cognitive behavioral therapy has begun
D) After treatment for the patient's acute injuries has been completed
B
Feedback:
Treatment with chlordiazepoxide for alcohol withdrawal should begin as soon as the clinician identifies that the patient needs it. It is unsafe to delay treatment of withdrawal. Muscle relaxants are not indicated in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
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