Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS)depressant during alcohol withdrawal?
A) Antagonist therapy
B) Deterrent therapy
C) Codependency therapy
D) Substitution therapy

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A CNS depressant such as Ativan is used during alcohol withdrawal as substitution therapy to prevent life-threatening symptoms that occur because of the rebound reaction of the central nervous system.

Which Term Should a Nurse Use to Describe the Administration