Question

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a nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is admitted with lower extremity fractures following a motor - vehicle crash. a few hours after admission, the client develops restlessness and tremors. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the client first?
acamprosate
naltrexone
chlordiazepoxide
disulfiram

Explanation:

The client with alcohol - use disorder is showing signs of alcohol withdrawal (restlessness and tremors). Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms as it helps to reduce anxiety, tremors, and prevent more severe complications like delirium tremens. Acamprosate and Naltrexone are used for long - term management of alcohol use disorder to reduce cravings and prevent relapse, not for immediate withdrawal symptoms. Disulfiram is used to deter alcohol consumption by causing an aversive reaction when alcohol is ingested, not for treating withdrawal symptoms.

Answer:

C. Chlordiazepoxide