• Ensure a patent airway; suction asneeded. Frequently monitor vital signs,observing for respiratory distress.• Assess skin for abnormalities suchas jaundice, pressure ulcers, rashes,signs of dehydration, and ecchymoses; inspect for needle tracks fromI.V. drug use.• Use the CIWA-Ar tool to guidemedication with benzodiazepines.• Encourage the patient to rest byorganizing and prioritizing nursinginterventions. Decrease environmental stimuli with controlled lighting.• Provide adequate nutrition. Obtain adietary consult as indicated to treatmalnutrition. Administer thiamine toprevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndromeand Wernicke encephalopathy, andadditional vitamins as prescribed.• Measure and document intake andoutput. Maintain I.V. access, and administer I.V. fluids as prescribed.• Review all lab results and closelymonitor for electrolyte imbalances,including hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, and hypophosphatemia.Also watch for liver biochemical