The nurse is caring for a client who presented to the ED with a blood alcohol level of 208 mg/dL. The client states that his last drink was about 8 hours ago. He exhibits coarse tremors of the hands, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. Which of the following would the nurse expect if his condition progresses to withdrawal delirium?

fever of 100°F to 103°F increased appetite, especially for sweets excessive sleeping of 14 hours or more daily onset of delirium 12 to 24 hours after the last d...