A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy.On his third day of hospitalization,he begins to sweat profusely,tremble,and has a blood pressure of 160/100.Based on these findings,what focused assessment should the nurse complete?

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Diaphoresis,tremors,and hypertension are all symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol consumption.The nurse,concerned about the patient's medical condition,may not consider substance abuse until withdrawal symptoms appear.

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