Group 2: WG is a 41-year-old female brought herself into the ER last night asking to "detox from vodka." She tells you she has a long-standing history of alcohol dependence with multiple relapses. She also reports that she has experienced alcohol withdrawal seizures before. Current CIWA-Ar is 17. She denies any past medical history but lab work indicates hepatic insufficiency (LFTs x3 ULN). All other lab work is normal. She denies taking any medications.
How will you manage this patient’s withdrawal syndrome?
Responses must be a minimum of 200 words, scholarly written, APA7 formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 2 references are required (other than your text). Plagiarism and grammatical errors free.
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Managing Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in a Patient with Hepatic Insufficiency - CIWA Score of 17
1. Group 2: WG is a 41-year-old female brought herself into the
ER last night asking to "detox from vodka." She tells you she
has a long-standing history of alcohol dependence with multiple
relapses. She also reports that she has experienced alcohol
withdrawal seizures before. Current CIWA-Ar is 17. She denies
any past medical history but lab work indicates hepatic
insufficiency (LFTs x3 ULN). All other lab work is normal. She
denies taking any medications.
How will you manage this patient’s withdrawal syndrome?
Responses must be a minimum of 200 words, scholarly written,
APA7 formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 2 references
are required (other than your text). Plagiarism and grammatical
errors free.
