Question

A client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal exhibits tremors, diaphoresis, and hyperactivity. blood pressure is 190/87 mm hg, and pulse is 92 bpm. which medication should the nurse expect to administer?

Answer 1

The nurse would most likely administer lorazepam (Ativan) to the client who is experiencing symptom: The client’s experiences symptoms of withdrawal often experience tremors, diaphoresis, and hyperactivity because of the rebound phenomenon when the sedation of the CNS from alcohol begins to decrease.