A patient with alcohol dependence is admitted to the hospital following an episode of hematemesis.Twenty-four hours after admission,the patient becomes very tremulous and anxious.What is an appropriate nursing intervention?

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Providing a calm, quiet, well-lit environment is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who is tremulous and anxious. Restraint should be avoided whenever possible, and administering narcotics may worsen the patient's condition. Promoting oral intake may be important, but it is not the priority intervention in this case.

A Patient with Alcohol Dependence Is Admitted to the Hospital