The purpose of this course is to provide the nurse with an understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of alcohol intoxication and to outline basic nursing care for the intoxicated patient.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera RNC, BS, CDE |
| Course No: | AI040212 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Psychiatric & Mental Health
Substance Abuse
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Course Objectives
- Explain how blood alcohol concentrations are reported
- Describe what laboratory tests are needed for the patient with an acute alcohol intoxication and explain why they are needed
- Discuss how ethanol causes intoxication
- Explain four clinical manifestations of acute alcohol intoxication
- Describe a basic nursing care plan for the patient with an acute alcohol intoxication