The nurse plans care for a patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Which criteria should the nurse use to determine the severity of the patient's symptoms from this syndrome? Select all that apply.

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1. Severity is believed to be dose dependent with more severe withdrawal associated with higher blood alcohol concentrations.
2. Severe withdrawal is intensified by the stress of concurrent illnesses.
3. Having a history of previous withdrawals suggests that additional withdrawals can be progressively more severe. This is the kindling effect.
4. The use of other addictive drugs impacts the severity of withdrawal.
5. Current vital signs will not impact the severity of alcohol withdrawal.

The Nurse Plans Care for a Patient with Alcohol Withdrawal