Physiological AdaptationQuestion 929 of 2368
Which findings does the nurse expect in a client with early alcohol withdrawal?
- Slow pulse, low blood pressure, drowsiness, and sluggish reflexes
- Pinpoint pupils, slow shallow breathing, and cool, dry skin
- Dry mouth, increased appetite, red eyes, and a sense of relaxation
- Tremor, sweating, sinus tachycardia, and systolic hypertension
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Correct answer: Tremor, sweating, sinus tachycardia, and systolic hypertension
Early alcohol withdrawal causes anxiety, tremor, sweating, tachycardia, and hypertension, with hyperactive reflexes.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026