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A Patient Is Admitted into a Substance Abuse Treatment Center

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A patient is admitted into a substance abuse treatment center and is withdrawing from alcohol.Which statement made by the patient's family member shows a need for further education?


A) "Withdrawal symptoms can begin within a few hours of discontinuation of drinking."
B) "Withdrawal symptoms will improve within 24 hours."
C) "Less than 1% of patients develop delirium tremens."
D) "Benzodiazepines are commonly used for detoxification."

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