A client is brought into the emergency department because he was involved in an automobile accident. His blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.10 mg%. Based on this finding, the nurse would expect to assess which of the following?
A) Difficulty with coordination
B) Stupor
C) Emotional lability
D) Ataxia
Ans: A
A BAL of 0.10 mg% would be manifested by difficulty driving and coordinating movements. Ataxia and emotional lability would be associated with a BAL of 0.20 mg%. Stupor would be associated with a BAL of 0.30 mg%.
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