A Patient Admitted to the Medical-Surgical Unit After a Head

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a head injury caused by a fall has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 220 mg/dl (0.22 mg%) . The patient is alert and does not appear highly intoxicated. An appropriate nursing action is to

A) administer acetaminophen for headache.
B) monitor frequently for signs of withdrawal.
C) avoid the use of intravenous (IV) fluids.
D) maintain patient on NPO status.