NCLEX-RN · Question #450
A client was admitted to the hospital after falling in her home. At the time of admission, her blood alcohol level was 0.27 mg%. Her family indicates that she has been drinking a fifth of vodka a…
The correct answer is B. Six to 8 hours after the last drink. (A) This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6-8 hours after the (B) This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6-8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. (C) This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high…
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A client was admitted to the hospital after falling in her home. At the time of admission, her blood alcohol level was 0.27 mg%. Her family indicates that she has been drinking a fifth of vodka a day for the past 9 months. She had her last drink 30 minutes prior to admission. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms would most likely be exhibited by her:
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- ATwo to 4 hours after the last drink
- BSix to 8 hours after the last drink
- CImmediately on admission
- DTwenty-four hours after the last drink
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B91% (31)
- C6% (2)
Explanation
(A) This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6-8 hours after the (B) This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6-8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. (C) This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high blood (D) This answer is incorrect. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually begin within 6-8 hours of
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