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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing visual hallucinations followed by impaired consciousness as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as causing these manifestations?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Delirium. Delirium is a state of acute confusion and disorientation with impaired consciousness. In alcohol withdrawal, delirium tremens can occur, leading to visual hallucinations and altered mental status. Autonomic dysreflexia (choice
A) is usually associated with spinal cord injuries, not alcohol withdrawal. A synergistic effect (choice
B) refers to an interaction between two or more substances that amplifies their effects, not a specific condition. Sleep deprivation (choice
C) can cause hallucinations but is not the primary cause in this scenario.

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