Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5076

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5076

QUESTION: A client is admitted to the substance abuse unit for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications is the nurse most likely to administer to reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

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O a.) Naloxone (Narcan)

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O b.) Haloperidol (Haldol)

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O c.) Magnesium sulfate

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O d.) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and other tranquilizers help reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Haloperidol (Haldol) may be given to treat clients with psychosis, severe agitation, or delirium. Naloxone (Narcan) is administered for opioid overdose. Magnesium sulfate and other anticonvulsant medications are only administered to treat seizures if they occur during withdrawal.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Implementation
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Physiological integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension