A patient experiencing ethanol withdrawal is beginning to show severe manifestations of delirium tremens. The nurse will plan to implement which interventions for this patient? (Select all that apply.) a )Doses of an oral benzodiazepineb )Doses of an intravenous benzodiazepine c) Restraints if the patient becomes confused, agitated, or a threat to himself or othersd )Thiamine supplementatione )Oral disulfiram (Antabuse) treatment f ) Monitoring in the intensive care unit

A patient experiencing ethanol withdrawal is beginning to show severe manifestations of delirium tremens. The nurse will plan to implement which interventions for this patient? (Select all that apply.) a )Doses of an oral benzodiazepineb )Doses of an intravenous benzodiazepine c) Restraints if the patient becomes confused, agitated, or a threat to himself or othersd )Thiamine supplementatione )Oral disulfiram (Antabuse) treatment f ) Monitoring in the intensive care unit

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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