A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

A. Methadone: Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. B. Disulfiram: Disulfiram is used for alcohol use disorder, not opioid withdrawal. C. Risperidone: Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, not for opioid withdrawal. D. Lithium carbonate: Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder, particularly mania, and is unrelated to opioid withdrawal.