A client was brought to the hospital at 2 a.m. She had been drinking and she fell, fracturing her femur. If the client is going to experience withdrawal symptoms, the nurse should be alert for them to peak around which time?

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Withdrawal symptoms for someone who has been drinking heavily can typically begin to peak around 24 to 48 hours after the last drink. This is when symptoms such as tremors, agitation, and other withdrawal effects can become most intense.

A Client Was Brought to the Hospital at 2 A She