A patient was admitted into the critical care unit 3 days ago.She has just been weaned from mechanical ventilation.She suddenly becomes confused, seeing nonexistent animals in her room and pulling at her gown.The drug of choice for treating this patient is
A) diazepam.
B) haloperidol.
C) lorazepam.
D) propofol.
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