A patient was admitted into the critical care unit 3 days ago. She has just been weaned from mechanical ventilation. She suddenly becomes confused, seeing nonexistent animals in her room and pulling at her gown
The drug of choice for treating this patient is a. diazepam. c. lorazepam.
b. haloperidol. d. propofol.
B
Haloperidol is the drug of choice when treating delirium. Lorazepam has been associated with an increased incidence of delirium. Propofol is indicated for sedation use. Diazepam is not an appropriate choice for this patient.
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