A patient is admitted to the emergency department with suspected alcohol intoxication. What condition that can mimic acute alcohol intoxication would the ED nurse assesses for?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hyponatremia
D) Hypokalemia
Ans: A
Feedback: Hypoglycemia can mimic alcohol intoxication and should be assessed in a patient with suspected alcohol intoxication. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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