Alcohol withdrawal findings

NCLEX-RN
Psychosocial Integrity
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The client stopped drinking after prolonged heavy alcohol use. New hand tremor; sweating; reports seeing animals that others do not see; requests a blanket; asks for the time. The nurse is reviewing the client’s condition.

Highlighted phrases are the correct selections.

Answer

New hand tremor · sweating · reports seeing animals that others do not see

Rationale

Tremor and sweating can occur during alcohol withdrawal, and hallucinations can accompany more severe withdrawal. These changes warrant prompt assessment and reporting in this client.

RememberNew tremor, sweating or hallucinations during withdrawal need follow-up.

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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH) · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder?
Adapted from Open RN Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts, 2nd edition: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Withdrawal Management/Detoxification › Alcohol Withdrawal · 2nd edition, 2025

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