A Male Client on the Nursing Unit Has a History

Multiple Choice

A male client on the nursing unit has a history of chemical abuse with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) .If he began having a "bad flashback," what would be the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

A) Restrain him and administer large doses of barbiturates
B) Provide a quiet environment,firm limits,and sedatives as ordered
C) Orient him to reality,be empathetic,and reassure him that everything is fine
D) Seclude him from others and use four-point restraints for safety