A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is br...

Mental Health: Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders NCLEX Quiz

Question Number 8

A client with a history of heavy alcohol use is brought to an emergency department (ED) by family members who state that the client has had nothing to drink in the last 24 hours. Which client symptom should the nurse immediate report to the ED physician?

A. Tactile hallucinations

B. Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg

C. Mood rating of 2/10 on numeric scale

D. Dehydration

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg

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