A Hospitalized Patient Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder Believes the Window

question 14

Multiple Choice

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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