Robert is experiencing tremors, visual and auditory hallucinations, has an exaggerated startle response and is brushing non-existent ants off his arms. he feels hot, his pulse is rapid and his blood pressure is higher than usual. Robert is most likely
A. alcohol withdrawal, second phase
b. symptoms of schizophrenia
c. malingering
d. a stress reaction
Answer: A. alcohol withdrawal, second phase
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