A nurse is preparing a presentation about alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the presentation?

D. Hallucinations, particularly visual hallucinations, are a common manifestation of alcohol withdrawal, typically occurring within 12 to 24 hours after the last drink. These hallucinations can be vivid and may involve seeing objects, people, or animals that are not actually present.

A. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is more commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal, especially during the acute phase.

B. Respiratory depression, characterized by slowed or shallow breathing, is not a typical feature of alcohol withdrawal.

C. Muscle aches are not typically associated with alcohol withdrawal. Instead, symptoms such as tremors, agitation, and insomnia are more common during alcohol withdrawal.

A. A serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L is above the therapeutic range, indicating lithium toxicity. Manifestations of lithium toxicity can include neurological symptoms such as blurred vision and jerking motor movements. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, confusion, drowsiness, and muscle weakness.

B. Fever and fluctuating blood pressure are not typical manifestations of lithium toxicity.

C GI discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is a common symptom of lithium toxicity. Poor coordination, along with tremors and muscle weakness, can also occur due to the effects of lithium on the central nervous system.

D. Lip smacking and tongue thrusting are repetitive and involuntary movements associated with certain types of seizures or seizure disorders, but they are not typically observed in lithium toxicity.