A 54-year-old client with a 30+ year history of alcohol abuse is admitted with a fall-related left femur fracture. The client reports, “I was drinking with some buddies when I fell down the steps.” 3. Indicate which potential intervention is associated with the typical time frame for the initial development of specific alcohol withdrawal signs/symptoms. All assessment findings should be used, and some may be used more than once.Interventions 6-8 hours after last alcoholic drink 8-10 hours after last alcoholic drink Administer chlordiazepoxide as prescribed X X Seizure precautions X X Administer prescribed lorazepam as needed X X Monitor blood pressure (BP) X X Assess disorientation X Observe presence of “shakes” X Monitor Heart Rate (HR) X X Monitor for delusional thinking X Monitor for nausea and vomiting X
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