A patient with a history of daily alcohol abuse was hospitalized at 0200 today. When would the nurse expect withdrawal symptoms to peak?
A) Between 0800 and 1000 today (6 to 8 hours after drinking stopped)
B) Between 0200 tomorrow and hospital day 2 (24 to 48 hours after drinking stopped)
C) About 0200 on hospital day 3 (72 hours after drinking stopped)
D) About 0200 on hospital day 4 (96 hours after drinking stopped)

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Alcohol withdrawal usually begins 6 to 8 hours after cessation or significant reduction of alcohol intake. It peaks between 24 and 48 hours, then resolves or progresses to delirium.

A Patient with a History of Daily Alcohol Abuse Was