Alcohol (or a closely related substance, such as a benzodiazepine) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms. Specify if the Alcohol Use Disorder is: Mild - Presence of 2–3 symptoms Moderate - Presence of 4–5 symptoms Severe - Presence of 6 or more symptoms Specify if the Al...
SymptomsIn this descriptive longitudinal pilot study, symptoms reported weekly by 18 alcohol-dependent women (AG), during their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th months of recovery, were compared with the symptoms from a comparison group (CG) of 15 healthy non-alcoholic women. The women provided weekly records...
In an elderly patient, a nutritional deficiency may be associated with a low intake of vitamin D. A history of alcoholism can help diagnose hypocalcemia due to magnesium deficiency, malabsorption, or chronic pancreatitis. Inquire about recent use of drugs associated with hypocalcemia, including the ...
First, teachers who experience frequent burnout symptoms may be likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours. This may be while at work (e.g., smoking), at home (e.g., alcohol consumption), or both (lack of exercise/physical activity). Such behaviours are well-known risk factors for various ...
This sexual orientation is inconsistent with the beliefs of the nurse. What actions, if any, can the nurse take to provide patient-centered care to this patient?a. No action is necessary at this time.b. Examine his own feelings about alcoholism and homosexuality.c. Determine the patient's ...
For example, a history of chronic hepatitis or alcoholism with cirrhosis suggests hepatic hydrothorax or alcohol-induced pancreatitis with effusion. Recent trauma or surgery to the thoracic spine raises the possibility of a CSF leak. The patient should be asked about a history of cancer, even ...
The timing of onset of symptoms relative to the time of meal ingestion is crucial in the evaluation of a patient with hypoglycemia. Fasting hypoglycemia typically occurs in the morning before eating or during the day, particularly in the afternoon if meals are missed or delayed. Postprandial hypog...
psychiatric comorbidities such as depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances; social comorbidities such as employment status, household income, and social support between participants with and without schizophrenia. A total of 223 participants with schizophrenia and 1776 participants without schizophrenia were ...
(type 1 and 2), various pathological metabolic processes as a result of old age (often associated with problems in cholesterol and lipoprotein levels, with smoking, alcoholism, drug addictions and other addictions, with autoimmune reactions, psychiatric disorders, malignant (neoplastic) diseases (...
Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the levels of stress, depression, and anxiety among Polish secondary school teachers. This research also focused on determining the association of moderate, severe, or extremely severe symptoms of these disorders with selected factors: psychosocial (wor...