A client tells the nurse he or she has been taking "yellow jackets" (pentobarbital, [Nembutal]) but has not had any for a few days. Which should the nurse recognize is the highest priority?
A. Prepare to manage the client's depression.
B. Prepare to do frequent room searches, as the client's friends will most likely bring drugs in for him or her.
C. Prepare to manage a withdrawal that could be life threatening.
D. Prepare to manage the client's pain.
Answer: C
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