Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client with a history of alcohol use disorder. The nurse is aware that which of the following are potential physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
The correct answer is A, B, C, and E. Tachycardia, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures can all be potential physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Tachycardia is an increased heart rate, often seen during withdrawal due to the body's response to alcohol leaving the system. Tremors, or shaking of the hands or other body parts, are also common withdrawal symptoms. Hallucinations can occur, ranging from mild to severe visual or auditory disturbances. Seizures are a severe complication of alcohol withdrawal known as delirium tremens. Choices D, F, and G are incorrect as hypotension (low blood pressure) is not typically associated with alcohol withdrawal, and options F and G are not provided in the question stem.