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    Mental health proctored exam (viterbo university)

    A new nurse is planning on working with a client who is admitted for alcohol detox. Which of the following statements indicates the nurse understands alcohol withdrawal?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A: This statement is accurate. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin within 6-8 hours after the last drink. Early symptoms can include anxiety, tremors, and nausea, which can escalate if not properly managed. B: While vitamins, including thiamine (vitamin B1), are important in managing alcohol withdrawal to prevent complications like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, vitamin C is not specifically used to prevent cirrhosis or liver damage. This statement reflects a misunderstanding of the appropriate vitamin supplementation for alcohol withdrawal. C: The duration of alcohol withdrawal symptoms can vary, but they usually peak within 24-72 hours and can last up to a week. Severe symptoms like delirium tremens can last longer, but the general withdrawal process does not typically last 10-12 days. D: The severity of withdrawal symptoms can actually increase with repeated detoxifications due to a phenomenon known as kindling. Therefore, it is incorrect to assume that symptoms would be less severe with subsequent detoxifications.

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