A Nurse Assisting in the Care of an Elderly Patient

Multiple Choice

A nurse assisting in the care of an elderly patient who received PO Librium (chlordiazepoxide) in the treatment of acute alcohol intoxication would include which of the following in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A) Place patient in leather restraints.
B) Institute seizure precautions.
C) Assess for tremors.
D) Administer higher doses in morning
E) Institute fall precautions.
F) Administer after meals or with milk