Posted: March 4th, 2018

delirium tremens : What are the 5 profound nursing diagnosis?

A prisoner, with a known history of alcohol abuse, has been in police custody for 48 hours. Initially, anxiety, sweating, and tremors were noted. Now, disorientation, hallucination, and hyper-reactivity are observed. The medical diagnosis is delirium tremens. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A. Risk for Situational Low Self-esteem related to police custody.
B. Risk for Nutritional Deficit related to chronic alcohol abuse.
C. Risk for Injury related to seizures.
D. Risk for Other-Directed Violence related to hallucinations.