The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing unmanaged alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of the autonomic hyperactivity stage of this process?
A) Tremors
B) Panic
C) Hallucinations
D) Seizures
A
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In the stage of withdrawal known as autonomic hyperactivity, the client experiences elevated vital signs, nervousness, restlessness, and psychomotor agitation. This stage includes anxiety, sleep disturbances (including insomnia and vivid nightmares), irritability, diaphoresis, flushed face, anorexia, and nausea (with copious vomiting and later "dry heaves"). A significant sign is the presence of tremors ("shakes"). Panic and hallucinations occur in the neuronal excitation stage and seizures occur in the sensory–perceptual disturbance stage.
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