During History-Taking,a Patient Tells the Nurse That He Is Addicted

During history-taking,a patient tells the nurse that he is addicted to alprazolam (Xanax) and that he takes six 1 mg tablets a day.He quit cold turkey yesterday and now presents with extreme agitation,increased heart rate,and panic.The nurse suspects which disorder?

A) Stress reaction
B) DTs
C) Overdose
D) Relapse

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