Signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DT s)

Signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DT s)

Following involvement in a motor vehicle collision, a middle aged adult client is admitted to the hospital with multiple facial fractures. The clients blood alcohol level is high on admission. Which PRN prescription should be administer if the clients begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of delirium tremens (DT s)?

a. Lorazepam (Ativan) 2mg IM

b. Chlorpromazine (thorazine) 50 mg IM

c. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 5 mg IM

d. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 2 mg IM