When evaluating the effectiveness of an alcohol withdrawal treatment plan for an older adult patient, what outcome would be considered successful?

A. Reduction in alcohol cravings and anxiety is a primary indicator that the withdrawal treatment plan is effective. Successful management of alcohol withdrawal involves alleviating physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms, stabilizing mood, and reducing urges to consume alcohol, which helps prevent relapse. B. Increased depressive symptoms would indicate a negative outcome. Withdrawal management should monitor for mood changes, but worsening depression is not a desired or effective result of treatment. C. Increased social isolation reflects poor psychosocial adjustment and can worsen relapse risk. Effective treatment should encourage engagement with support systems, therapy, and social resources rather than isolation. D. Increased tolerance to alcohol is not a desired outcome. Tolerance reflects continued alcohol use and progression of dependence, which contradicts the goal of withdrawal treatment.