Which of the medications would the nurse expect to administer if a patient cely is experiencing alcohol withdrawal exhibits tremors, diaphoresis and hyperactivity and the blood pressure is 190/87 mmhg and pulse is 92 BPM?
The nurse would most likely administer benzodiazepine, such as lorazepan (ativan) to the client who is experiencing symptom: The clients experiences symptoms of withdrawal because of the rebound phenomenon when the sedation of the CNS from alcohol begins to decrease.
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