The nurse is completing the admission of a client who is seeking treatment for alcoholism. The client tells the nurse, "The last time I had any alcohol to drink was at 10 a.m., before I left for the hospital." Which observation would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing stage 1 of alcohol withdrawal syndrome? Select all that apply.

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A person in stage 1 of alcohol withdrawal syndrome exhibits slight diaphoresis, hand tremors, no confusion, elevated heart rate, and normal or slightly elevated blood pressure. Intermittent confusion suggests moderate alcohol withdrawal. A heart rate of 135 beats/min indicates stage 3 or severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

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