A hospitalized patient diagnosed with alcohol use disorder believes the window blinds are snakes trying to get in the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. The nurse can anticipate the health care provider will prescribe a(n)

A) narcotic analgesic, such as hydromorphone.
B) sedative, such as lorazepam or chlordiazepoxide.
C) antipsychotic, such as olanzapine or thioridazine.
D) monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant, such as phenelzine.

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Ranesa Seaward · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sedation allows for safe withdrawal from alcohol. Benzodiazepines are the drugs of choice in most regions because of their high therapeutic safety index and anticonvulsant properties.

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