Case study: Hospitalized client in alcohol withdrawal. Based on the current assessment, what is the nurse's priority action?

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B. assess withdrawal severity and maintain safety while administering prescribed therapy — The priority action is to assess withdrawal severity and maintain safety while administering prescribed therapy because this addresses the immediate risk in the case.

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A. encourage the client to rest and increase oral intake

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C. complete routine care before notifying the provider

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D. document the finding as expected and reassess in 1 hour