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The nurse assesses a client with chronic alcoholism who has been drinking up to the time of admission. During which time frame after admission is the nurse most likely to observe initial signs of alcohol withdrawal in this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin 12 to 72 hours after the last drink, with initial signs like tremors and anxiety appearing within this timeframe.