Aclient Who Is Alcohol-Intoxicated Must Undergo Emergency Surgery for Abdominal

Aclient who is alcohol-intoxicated must undergo emergency surgery for abdominal trauma. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate when caring for the client in the perioperative period?

A) An increased dose of the general anaesthetic medication.
B) Frequent monitoring for bleeding and respiratory complications.
C) Development of withdrawal symptoms within a few hours after surgery.
D) Stimulation every hour to prevent prolonged postoperative sedation.

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