medium · NCLEX-RN psychosocial
The RN is caring for a client with a history of alcohol use disorder.
Which finding should the nurse prioritize as an early signal of impending delirium tremens?
- A request for an extra blanket due to feeling cold.
- Reports of "pins and needles" in the feet.
- New onset of fluctuating inattention and tachycardia.
- Mild hand tremors and anxiety.
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