Ati nur 250 med surg proctored exam(clinical nursing practicum)
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Methadone Used for opioid withdrawal, not alcohol. B. Naloxone Used to reverse opioid overdose. C. Benzodiazepines First-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal symptoms (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam). Helps prevent seizures and delirium tremens. D. Diphenhydramine Antihistamine not indicated for alcohol withdrawal.
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