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Subjective Data: Patient experience STO: Independent: -Acute phase of withdrawal may STO:
alcohol withdrawal this Within 4 hours of nursing -Identify caused of anxiety, be unable to identify and/or Within 4 hours of nursing
-“Nahihirapan ako occur when a heavy intervention, the patient will involving patient in the process. accept what is happening. intervention, the patient
tumigil sa pag iinom drinker patient verbalize reduction fear Explain that alcohol withdrawal Anxiety may be physiologically verbalize reduction fear
pnakakapanghina” suddenly stops or and anxiety to an increases anxiety and or environmentally caused. and anxiety to an
reduces alcohol intake, acceptable and uneasiness. -Provides patient with a sense of acceptable and
this may experience a manageable level. humanness, helping to decrease manageable level.
Objective Data: combination of physical -Develop a trusting relationship paranoia and distrust. Patient
and emotional LTO: through frequent contact being will be able to decrease biased LTO:
-Appears anxious symptoms from mild After 4 to 5 days of nursing honest and non-judgemental. or condescending attitude of After 2 to 3 days of nursing
anxiety. intervention, the patient will Project an accepting attitude caregivers. intervention, the patient
-Slight tremors in express sense of regaining about alcoholism. -Enhances sense of trust, and express sense of regaining
his hand some control of -Inform patient about what you explanation may increase some control of
situation/life. plan to and why. Include patient cooperation/reduce anxiety. situation/life.
-Heart rate of in planning process and provide Provides sense of control over
110bpm choices when possible. self in circumstance where loss
of control is a significant factor.
-Appears flushed -Patient may experience periods
-Reorient frequently. of confusion, resulting in
-Tension increased anxiety.
Nursing Collaborative:
Diagnosis: Administer medications as
Anxiety related to indicated:
cessation of alcohol -Benzodiazepines, e.g. -Antianxiety agents are given
intake withdrawal chlordiazepoxide (Librium), during acute withdrawal to help
diazepam (Valium). patient relax, be less
hyperactive, and feel more in
-Barbiturates, e.g. control.
phenobarbital, or possibly -These drugs suppress alcohol
secobarbital (Seconal), withdrawal but need to be used
pentobarbital (Nembutal). with caution because they are
respiratory depressants and
-Provide consultation for referral REM sleep cycle inhibitors.
to detoxification/ crisis center for -Patient is more likely to contract
ongoing treatment program as for treatment while still hurting
soon as medically stable. and experiencing fear and
anxiety from last drinking
episode. Motivation decreases
as well-being increases and
person again feels able to
control the problem.
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