A patient’s spouse approaches the nurses’ station and asks t…

A patient’s spouse approaches the nurses’ station and asks to speak to the patient’s nurse. The spouse states, “I just don’t get it. He must check the stove 40 times before he leaves the house. Then we have to check all the locks at least 6 times. What is going on here?” What is the best response for the nurse to give?

The nurse is working with a patient who is withdrawing from…

The nurse is working with a patient who is withdrawing from alcohol. The patient last consumed alcohol 50 hours ago. The nurse’s assessment this shift states the following: VS: Pulse has increased from 82 to 130, Blood Pressure increased from 148/88 to 190/92, Temperature has increased from 98.3 to 100.4, respirations increased from 18 to 26. Patient is profusely sweating. Patient has become acutely confused and agitated. Patient states “do you see those bugs on the wall? We have to get them out of here.” Which of the following withdrawal complications is the nurse suspecting to be developing?