A Patient Who Is Experiencing Alcohol Withdrawal Is Given a Benzodiazepine

A patient who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal is given a benzodiazepine. The nurse understands that this drug is effective because:

A) the alcohol does not interact with the benzodiazepine.
B) the benzodiazepine potentiates alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
C) the benzodiazepine relieves muscle spasms and spasticity.
D) the patient has a cross-dependence to the benzodiazepine.

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