Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant during the substance induced disorder of alcohol withdrawal?

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Substitution therapy involves administering a safer medication that has similar effects to the drug of abuse. In this case, a CNS depressant may be administered to manage the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Antagonist therapy involves administering a medication that blocks the effects of the drug of abuse, deterrent therapy involves using medications to create unpleasant physical effects when the substance is consumed, and codependency therapy involves counseling for individuals who have a close relationship with the person with the substance use disorder. None of these terms accurately describe the administration of a CNS depressant during alcohol withdrawal.

Which Term Should a Nurse Use to Describe the Administration