A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

Validation. Validation is a therapeutic technique that involves acknowledging and accepting the feelings and emotions of the person with dementia, even if they are not based on reality. Validation helps to reduce agitation and anxiety and promotes dignity and respect.

The other choices are not correct for the following reasons:

Remotivation is a technique that aims to stimulate the person's interest in the present and future, by providing factual information and encouraging participation in activities. Remotivation may not be appropriate for someone who is agitated and living in the past.

Orientation to reality is a technique that involves correcting the person's misperceptions and confusions, by providing factual information about time, place, and identity. Orientation to reality may increase agitation and frustration and may damage the person's self-esteem.

Guided imagery is a technique that involves using mental images to promote relaxation and well-being. Guided imagery may not be effective for someone who has difficulty with attention, concentration and memory.

When an assistive personnel expresses concerns or vents about client behaviors, a therapeutic response is necessary. Asking the AP to explain or to further describe his or her thoughts, feelings, or concerns will allow the AP to reflect on these issues and help clarify any misconceptions or misunderstandings. The nurse's response should be nonjudgmental, noncritical, and focused on the AP's perceptions and feelings.

Option A is confrontational and Option C is inappropriate because it suggests that the AP is not spending enough time with the client.

Option D shifts responsibility for managing the client's behavior to the nurse instead of helping the AP reflect on his or her perception of the situation.