Mental Health and Mental Illness NCLEX Questions

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The client is hospitalized after sustaining a head injury and a fractured wrist from a fall. The client admits to drinking alcohol in moderation several times per week. Which assessment finding should the nurse associate with early alcohol withdrawal?

A. Agitation B. Somnolence C. Slightly elevated BP D. Delirium tremens (DTs)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Slight BP elevation (
C) is an early withdrawal sign. Agitation and DTs (A
D) occur later somnolence (
B) is unrelated.

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