Blood pressure 154/96 mm Hg
Physical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal occur in addition to psychological effects. A client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal is expected to have hypertension, tachycardia, and fever greater than 38.3 degrees Celsius (101 degrees Fahrenheit). It will be important for the nurse to rule out infection in the client who has a fever.
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hypertension
C. Tachycardia
D. Fever