In what significant way should the therapeutic environment differ for a client who has ingested LSD
from that of a client who has ingested PCP?
a. For LSD ingestion, have one person stay with the client and provide verbal
support. For PCP ingestion, maintain a regimen of limited contact with one staff
member accompanied by two or more staff.
b. For PCP ingestion, place client on one-on-one intensive supervision. For LSD
ingestion, maintain a regimen of limited interaction and minimal verbal
stimulation.
c. For LSD ingestion, provide continual midlevel stimulation involving as many
senses as possible. For PCP ingestion, provide continual high-level stimulation.
d. For LSD ingestion, place the client in restraints. For PCP ingestion, place the
client on seizure precautions.
A
Clients who have ingested LSD respond well to being "talked down" by a supportive person. Clients
who have ingested PCP are very stimulation sensitive and display frequent, unpredictable, violent
behavior. While one person should perform care and talk gently to the client, no one should be alone
in the room with the client. Take adequate staff to manage violent behavior if it occurs.
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