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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Substance Abuse

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You are caring for an alcoholic patient in withdrawal. Which symptoms would alert you to delirium tremors?

Hypertension, change in level of consciousness, hallucinations
Hypotension, ataxia, hunger
Stupor, agitation, muscular rigidity
Hypotension, coarse hand tremors, agitation

Explanation

Answer: A - Hypertension, change in level of consciousness, and hallucinations are symptoms that you would see if the patient were in delirium tremors. Other symptoms you might see are anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, disorientation, agitation, fever, and delusions.

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