The client has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse) to discourage a return to drinking alcohol. The client tells the nurse that after stopping disulfiram (Antabuse) for a week, he returned to drinking alcohol. What will the nurse most likely assess in the client?

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Disulfiram (Antabuse) works by causing unpleasant physical reactions when alcohol is consumed, including headache, nausea, and vomiting. If the client has resumed drinking after stopping the medication, these symptoms are likely to occur. Confusion and fine tremors may be seen with alcohol withdrawal, but the question does not mention withdrawal or cessation of drinking. An absence of symptoms is not expected if the client has resumed drinking while still prescribed the medication. Severe hyperglycemia and dry skin are not associated with disulfiram (Antabuse).

The Client Has Been Prescribed Disulfiram (Antabuse) to Discourage a Return