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Helping a patient through alcohol withdrawal is, hands down, one of the most challenging things you will encounter as a nurse. It requires patience, empathy, a strong backbone and high vigilance to keep both you and the patient safe. 

In this podcast episode, you will learn: 

  • The timeline of alcohol withdrawal
  • The range of symptoms and when they occur
  • Serious complications such as delirium tremens and Wernicke’s encephalopathy
  • Nursing care of the patient following the LATTE method framework

🛑 If you, or someone you know, needs help with substance abuse, please reach out to SAMHSA via their national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or through their website at https://www.samhsa.gov.

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Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN