Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for the client who is 2 days postadmission to a medical unit and has a long history of heavy alcohol abuse. The nurse should monitor for which acute complications related to alcohol abuse? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A ,B ,C, E
Rationale
Seizures (A) pancreatitis (B) GI bleeding (C) and delirium tremens (E) are acute risks. Exophthalmos (D) is unrelated.