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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department for alcohol intoxication. Twelve hours after their last drink, the client becomes anxious, diaphoretic, and reports visual hallucinations. What action should the nurse take first?

  • Provide reassurance that the hallucinations will resolve and stay with the client.

  • Initiate a discussion about the client's substance use history and provide education on alcoholism.

  • Offer the client a high-protein meal to reduce withdrawal effects.

  • Administer the prescribed benzodiazepine as ordered to manage withdrawal symptoms.

NCLEX RN
Psychosocial Integrity
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