NCLEX RN Practice Question

This statement is correct because alcohol withdrawal can lead to a hyperactive state in the central nervous system due to the absence of alcohol's depressant effects. This hyperactivity can result in symptoms ranging from mild tremors to severe complications like seizures, particularly within 6-48 hours after the last alcohol intake. These seizures are often generalized tonic-clonic in nature. Understanding this risk emphasizes the need for careful monitoring and timely interventions, such as seizure precautions and medication administration (e.g., benzodiazepines). It’s important to differentiate this from withdrawal syndromes of other substances, like opioids, which do not typically cause seizures.