You are treating a 61-year-old who is a chronic alcohol abuser. He is complaining of "snakes slithering around his ankles," and he tells you that he had only two drinks tonight. You notice that he is sweating, trembling, and anxious. Before you can complete your assessment, he begins to have a seizure. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this situation?
A) The patient is suffering from acute alcohol poisoning.
B) The patient could not find an alcoholic beverage and drank antifreeze instead.
C) The patient drank mouthwash instead of beverage alcohol.
D) The patient is suffering from alcohol withdrawal.
D
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