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    Mental health proctored exam (viterbo university)

    A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A: Arrhythmia and respiratory distress are severe symptoms that can occur in extreme cases of alcohol withdrawal, particularly in the context of delirium tremens. However, these are not the most common findings in typical alcohol withdrawal. B: Fatigue and depression are psychological symptoms that can be associated with alcohol withdrawal, but they are not the primary physical symptoms that nurses are trained to monitor during the withdrawal process. C: Muscle aches and chills can occur during alcohol withdrawal, but they are less specific and not as commonly highlighted as primary symptoms. D: Nausea and diaphoresis (excessive sweating) are classic symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. These symptoms are part of the autonomic hyperactivity that occurs when the central nervous system becomes overactive due to the sudden absence of alcohol.

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