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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:

  1. Two to 4 hours after the last drink
  2. Six to 8 hours after the last drink
  3. Immediately on admission
  4. Twenty-four hours after the last drink

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6­8 hours after the last drink. (B) This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6­8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. (C) This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high blood alcohol level. (D) This answer is incorrect. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually begin within 6­8 hours of the last drink.



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:

  1. Two to 4 hours after the last drink
  2. Six to 8 hours after the last drink
  3. Immediately on admission
  4. Twenty-four hours after the last drink

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6­8 hours after the last drink. (B) This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6­8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. (C) This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high blood alcohol level. (D) This answer is incorrect. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually begin within 6­8 hours of the last drink.



A 29-year-old client delivered her fifth child by the Lamaze method and developed a postpartal hemorrhage in the recovery room. What are the initial symptoms of shock that she may experience?

  1. Marked elevation in blood pressure, respirations, and pulse
  2. Decreased systolic pressure, cold skin, and anuria
  3. Rapid pulse; narrowed pulse pressure; cool, moist skin
  4. No urinary output, tachycardia, and restlessness

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Early shock does not exhibit the symptom of marked elevation in blood pressure. A narrowing of the pulse pressure is indicative of early shock. (B) Anuria is a clinical finding in late shock. (C) All of these clinical findings are congruent with early shock. (D) Absence of urinary output is a clinical finding in the late phase of shock.



A 29-year-old client delivered her fifth child by the Lamaze method and developed a postpartal hemorrhage in the recovery room. What are the initial symptoms of shock that she may experience?

  1. Marked elevation in blood pressure, respirations, and pulse
  2. Decreased systolic pressure, cold skin, and anuria
  3. Rapid pulse; narrowed pulse pressure; cool, moist skin
  4. No urinary output, tachycardia, and restlessness

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Early shock does not exhibit the symptom of marked elevation in blood pressure. A narrowing of the pulse pressure is indicative of early shock. (B) Anuria is a clinical finding in late shock. (C) All of these clinical findings are congruent with early shock. (D) Absence of urinary output is a clinical finding in the late phase of shock.






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