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Average Score: 68%
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A client who is admitted for surgery reports drinking eight or nine beers every day. Two days after surgery, the nurse notes the client is shaking and seems disoriented. The nurse's response is based on which understanding of his behavior?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Shaking and disorientation post-surgery in a heavy drinker suggest alcohol withdrawal, a common complication requiring specific management.