An Alcohol-Intoxicated Patient with a Penetrating Wound to the Abdomen

Multiple Choice

An alcohol-intoxicated patient with a penetrating wound to the abdomen is undergoing emergency surgery. What will the nurse expect the patient to need during the perioperative period?

A) An increased dose of the general anesthetic medication
B) Interventions to prevent withdrawal symptoms within 2 hours
C) Frequent monitoring for bleeding and respiratory complications
D) Stimulation every hour to prevent prolonged postoperative sedation