A hospitalized patient diagnosed with an alcohol abuse 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 (Dilaudid).
b. sedative, such as lorazepam (Ativan) or chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
c. antipsychotic, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa) or thioridazine (Mellaril).
d. monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant, such as phenelzine (Nardil).
Question 2
A hospitalized patient diagnosed with an alcohol abuse disorder believes spiders are spinning entrapping webs in the room. The patient is fearful, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
a. Check the patient every 15 minutes
b. One-on-one supervision
c. Keep the room dimly lit
d. Force fluids
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