To add to previous comments: Alcohol poisoning , Impairment such as judgment, slurred speech, drowsiness, coma, blackouts. Additional factors include decrease in physical health, liver damage, cancers, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Headache, vomiting, blurry vision and alterated personality are four common effects of alcohol. The 2 first ones occur hours after the intaje, the 2 last ones occur a little after and during the intake.
1. The alarm signs for potential elder abuse in this situation include the submissive behavior and the patient's reliance on her son to answer direct questions. In addition, the fact that the son has the patient's checkbook and forges the signature is troubling and suggests financial abuse. 2. The next steps in reporting suspected elder abuse should include speaking with the patient alone...let the patient know that you simply want to help. If the patient is reluctant, it may signal abuse. If the situation is not urgent, notify adult protective services in the home state.
