A client was brought to the hospital at two a.m. She had been drinking and she fell, fracturing her femur. If the client is going to experience withdrawal symptoms, the nurse should be alert for them to peak around which time?
1. 24–48 hours after drinking stops
2. 72–92 hours after drinking stops
3. 54–72 hours after drinking stops
4. 6–12 hours after drinking stops
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Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms will peak in 24–48 hours after the last drink. Minor withdrawal symptoms will start 6–12 hours after the last drink. Delirium tremens will occur anytime after the first 48 hours after drinking stops.
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