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Title: An individual who is admitted to an alcohol detoxification unit has had no alcohol intake for 3 ... Post by: Craig on Jan 20, 2018 An individual who is admitted to an alcohol detoxification unit has had no alcohol intake for 3 days. On admission the patient is noted to have tremors, anxiety, insomnia, and disorientation accompanied by tachycardia and diaphoresis.
These signs and symptoms are characteristic of the syndrome known as: a. alcoholic hallucinosis. b. alcohol-induced psychosis. c. alcoholic seizure disorder. d. alcohol withdrawal delirium. Title: An individual who is admitted to an alcohol detoxification unit has had no alcohol intake for 3 ... Post by: hadbeen19 on Jan 20, 2018 D
The signs and symptoms listed are consistent with alcohol withdrawal delirium. It usually has its onset 3 to 5 days after the last drink and lasts 2 to 3 days. It is considered a medical emergency. |