For which withdrawal symptoms should the psychiatric technician assess Mrs. Swan?

The selection of withdrawal symptoms to assess Mrs. Swan is based on common physiological and psychological effects experienced by individuals during withdrawal from certain substances, particularly alcohol and sedatives.

Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis (sweating), anxiety, and tremors are indicative of more serious withdrawal symptoms that can stem from the abrupt cessation of substances that alter the central nervous system. These symptoms are associated with withdrawal syndromes where the body reacts to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on. For example, alcohol withdrawal can lead to a range of symptoms including severe anxiety, physical shaking (tremors), gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea and vomiting, and excessive sweating due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity.

This set of symptoms reflects a serious withdrawal syndrome that requires timely assessment and potential medical intervention, making it crucial for a psychiatric technician to monitor for these signs in patients who may have a history of substance use. Other choices include symptoms such as fatigue, confusion, or irritability, which can also be withdrawal symptoms but are generally less acute or serious compared to the cluster of symptoms identified in the correct answer.