Which intervention will the nurse caring for a patient suspected of phencyclidine (PCP)abuse implement based on an understanding of the medication's unique properties?

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Phencyclidine (PCP)is a hallucinogen,but it has its own set of CNS reactions.PCP has a long duration of action that can result in delayed psychotic symptoms.Chronic renal failure would not be immediately observable.Patient safety is a nursing responsibility regardless of the diagnosis.Self-harm is not generally a characteristic of this type of substance abuse.

Which Intervention Will the Nurse Caring for a Patient Suspected