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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Substance Abuse

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You are caring for an alcoholic in withdrawal. Which symptoms would alert the nurse to delirium tremors?
  1. Hypertension, change in level of consciousness, hallucinations
  2. Hypotension, ataxia, hunger
  3. Stupor, agitation, muscular rigidity
  4. Hypotension, coarse hand tremors, agitation
Explanation
Answer: A - Hypertension, change in level of consciousness and hallucinations are symptoms that the nurse would see if the patient is in delirium tremors. Other symptoms the nurse might see are anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, disorientation, agitation, fever and delusions.
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