The nurse is admitting Mr. Parks, a client who is seeking treatment for alcoholism. Mr. Parks tells the nurse that the last time he had any alcohol to drink was at 10:00 AM this morning before he left for the hospital. Mr
Parks should be closely monitored for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The nurse knows to observe Mr. Parks for elevated pulse, mild anxiety, and hand tremors as indicators that Mr. Parks is entering stage I (mild) of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. In terms of diaphoresis, what should the nurse be watching for that would also indicate that Mr. Parks is entering stage I?
A) Slight diaphoresis
B) Obvious diaphoresis
C) Marked diaphoresis
D) Absence of diaphoresis
C
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