You are on the scene of an agitated male patient with a history of alcohol abuse. He is threatening to "knock your head off" if you get close to him. While you are getting a history from the patient's wife, she states that, "He had something wrong with his EKG. A long QRS, or something like that." Which of the following should you avoid in the treatment of this patient?
A) Lorazepam
B) Diazepam
C) Droperidol
D) Physical restraint
C
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