The nurse is concerned about the risk of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in a postoperative patient.Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of management of this patient?

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The most important treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome is prevention.Many units have protocols that are initiated early to prevent the syndrome.Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is common; however,this statement does not indicate knowledge of management.The patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal may exhibit a variety of symptoms,such as disorientation,agitation,and tachycardia.Patients with substance abuse require increased dosages of pain medications.

The Nurse Is Concerned About the Risk of Alcohol Withdrawal