A Patient Who Is Alcohol-Intoxicated Must Undergo Emergency Surgery for Abdominal

A patient who is alcohol-intoxicated must undergo emergency surgery for abdominal trauma. The nurse anticipates that during the perioperative period, the patient

A) will require an increased dose of the general anesthetic medication.
B) will need frequent monitoring for bleeding and respiratory complications.
C) is likely to develop withdrawal symptoms within a few hours after surgery.
D) should be stimulated every hour to prevent prolonged postoperative sedation.

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