Nurses should create a supportive environment where the patient feels heard and understood. Nurses should be particularly vigilant for signs of withdrawal in hospitalized patients who are unable to access alcohol, as these symptoms can escalate rapidly without appropriate intervention.…
If you’ve worked in any organization, these types of conflicts are the stuff of everyday life. One of the most obvious signs is a tendency to change the subject or physically leave when difficult topics arise. This might look like…
Suffice it to say that more research is needed regarding the safety and effectiveness of benzodiazepine receptor agonists for the short-term management of insomnia in alcohol dependent patients (13). Men and women who consume two or more drinks per day…