A nurse assesses a patient with possible alcohol withdrawal using a facility-approved withdrawal assessment tool. What is the main purpose of this assessment?
Correct answer: B. To measure symptoms and guide timely withdrawal treatment
- A. To prove that the patient has an alcohol use disorder
- B. To measure symptoms and guide timely withdrawal treatment
- C. To determine whether the patient should be discharged immediately
- D. To replace physical assessment and monitoring of vital signs
Explanation
A structured tool helps quantify withdrawal symptoms and supports timely, consistent treatment according to the facility protocol. It does not establish the entire diagnosis and never replaces observation, vital signs, neurological assessment, or seizure precautions.
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