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You Are Dispatched to a 53-Year-Old Female for Agitation and Confusion

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You are dispatched to a 53-year-old female for agitation and confusion. On arrival at the patient's residence her partner informs you that the patient is an alcoholic. However, he hasn't has a drink for the past 3 days. On assessment of the patient she is agitated and restless with uncontrolled shaking of her hands. Her vital signs are:
Heart rate: 134 regular Blood pressure: 165/95 Skin: flushed, warm, sweaty Resp rate: 28 non-retractive SpO2: 95% room air
Temp 37.9?0°C (tymp)
GCS: 14
BSL: 2.9 mmol/L
Delirium tremens is the most serious complication of alcohol withdrawal and is a medical emergency. Typically how many days after the last drink do delirium tremens manifest?


A) 1-2 days
B) 2-3 days
C) 2-4 days
D) 2-5 days

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