A 20 year old female client who tried lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) as a teen tells the nurse that she has had bad dreams that make her want to kill herself. Which is the explanation for this occurence?
A. These occurences are referred to as hold-over reactions to the drugs.
B. These are flashbacks to a time of a "bad trip".
C. The drug is still in the body and causing these reactions.
D. The client is suicidal and should be on one-to-one precautions.
Answer:
A. These occurences are referred to as hold-over reactions to the drugs.
B. These are flashbacks to a time of a "bad trip".
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