Positive Responses to Therapy for Alcohol Withdrawal
What are the findings that indicate a positive response to therapy for alcohol withdrawal?
1. Respiratory rate 1230: Blood pressure
2. Client slept with minimal disruption for 8hr.
3. Client is no longer perspiring, and tremors have decreased.
4. Unable to recall the trip to the facility
5. Client reports nausea and has vornited two times since arrival
6. Alarms set
7. Client has had no further emesis.
Answer:
Positive responses to therapy for alcohol withdrawal include improved sleep, decreased perspiration and tremors, and no further vomiting.
The nurse is evaluating the client after interventions for alcohol withdrawal syndrome have been implemented. Positive responses to therapy for alcohol withdrawal include:
- Client slept with minimal disruption for 8 hours
- Client is no longer perspiring and tremors have decreased
- Client has had no further emesis
The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate has decreased to within normal range and their blood pressure is stable. Client sleeping for 8 hours with minimal disruption is another positive sign, as alcohol withdrawal can often disrupt sleep patterns. The client is no longer perspiring excessively and tremors have decreased - these are common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, so their reduction indicates a positive response to therapy. While the client is still unable to recall their trip to the facility, they do remember drinking a lot, which shows some improvement in cognitive function.