A patient is experiencing delirium. Which of the following groups of medication should the nurse consider administering to help decrease delirium?
1. Neuroleptics
2. Opioids
3. Benzodiazapines
4. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Neuroleptics
Rationale: Neuroleptics such as Haldol help decrease symptoms of delirium. Opioids and benzodiazepines can worsen signs of delirium. NSAIDs are helpful to treat inflammation, pain, and fever rather than delirium.
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