The nurse is performing a preoperative assessment on a patient going to surgery. The patient informs the nurse that he drinks approximately two bottles of wine each day and has for the last several years. What postoperative difficulties can the nurse anticipate for this patient?
A) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome immediately following surgery
B) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome 2 to 4 days after his last alcohol drink
C) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome upon administration of general anesthesia
D) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome 1 week after his last alcohol drink
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