A client with a history of chronic alcohol use is admitted for suspected withdrawal symptoms, including restlessness, tremors, and nausea. What is the BEST nursing intervention to manage these symptoms and prevent further complications?
Observe the client for signs of worsening withdrawal, such as hallucinations or seizures.
Administer the prescribed medication to stabilize the client’s symptoms and prevent progression of withdrawal.
Determine the client’s last alcohol intake to estimate the timing of withdrawal stages.
Provide reassurance to the client that withdrawal symptoms are temporary and will resolve soon.
The correct answer focuses on administering prescribed medication to stabilize the overactive central nervous system seen during alcohol withdrawal. While the specific medications may vary, this intervention targets symptom control and reduces the risk of life-threatening complications such as seizures or delirium tremens. Assessing the last alcohol intake can guide understanding of the withdrawal timeline but does not directly address immediate symptoms or prevent worsening. Emotional reassurance is supportive but insufficient to manage physiological symptoms of withdrawal. Monitoring for hallucinations is a safety measure but does not actively mitigate withdrawal progression.
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