A Male Client on the Nursing Unit Has a History

question 9

Multiple Choice

A male client on the nursing unit has a history of chemical abuse with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) .If he began having a "bad flashback," what would be the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

• A) Restrain him and administer large doses of barbiturates
• B) Provide a quiet environment,firm limits,and sedatives as ordered
• C) Orient him to reality,be empathetic,and reassure him that everything is fine
• D) Seclude him from others and use four-point restraints for safety

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