A New Nurse Attends a Risk Management Class on the Indications

A new nurse attends a risk management class on the indications and legal implications of using chemical restraints to maintain client safety.  Which prescription should the nurse question before administering?

A) Haloperidol for a client with a fall history who keeps getting out of bed without assistance
B) Lorazepam for a client who is in alcohol withdrawal and is extremely agitated
C) Olanzapine for a client with schizophrenia who is exhibiting violent behavior
D) Propofol for a client who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation

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