CNL650 Intake Assessment Essay
Introduction
The purpose of this essay is to analyze Mark’s case study by identifying and explaining the diagnostic markers that show acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome for him.
Significant Diagnostic Markers for Mark
According to the case, Mark is an addict to alcohol consumption. Due to Mark’s excessive alcohol consumption, he had developed withdrawal symptoms, which can be termed as “diagnostic markers/red flags.” As shown in Mark’s CIWA, the significant diagnostic “red flags” which the counselor can use to diagnose him with alcohol withdrawal syndrome include nausea/vomiting, agitation, tremors, agitation, and paroxysmal sweats. As a result, Mark’s nervous system has been impaired. Using these diagnostic markers, the counselor would diagnose Mark with acute withdrawal syndrome and alcohol withdrawal/ excessive alcohol intake disorder.
According to Mark’s case study, during the onset interview, Mark’s blood pressure (BP) increased abruptly to 154/103, oxygen saturation (98% at room air), respiration rate (RR 20), and pulse rate (PR 114). These changes are diagnostic markers of acute withdrawal syndrome. According to (Dziegielewski, 2014), acute withdrawal syndrome is diagnosed when a patient has high blood pressure, experiences pulse rate acceleration, high heartbeat, high breathing rate, tremors, and agitations. Thus, these changes in normal body functioning to Mark, due to alcohol use, are suitable and sufficient to diagnose him with an acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
According to the case study, Mark comes for therapy seeking for alcohol detox. Also, Mark has been taking alcohol for 29 years, and now he is an addict. According to (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), diagnosing alcohol use disorder is characterized by tremors, vomiting, nausea, sweating, and more, which are clearly evident in Mark’s case. As shown in his CIWA, Mark is a victim of nausea, tremors, sweating, headache, vomiting, and seizures. This is the reason behind Mark’s hyper-brain excitability experiences.
Most Appropriate/Safest Course of Action for Mark
Mark’s diagnostic markers, such as abrupt increases in blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation, warrant a physical examination. Also, the counselor needs to provide Mark with medication to treat the nutritional deficiencies….End of Preview….