Care planning for a patient undergoing detoxification for both alcohol and sedative-hypnotics is based on the treatment principle that states that:
A) medications are used to treat symptoms as they appear.
B) a cross-tolerant drug is used to gradually wean the patient.
C) liver function is preserved best by avoiding detoxification drugs.
D) forcing fluids is therapeutic since detoxification mainly occurs in the kidneys.
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