A patient comes to the emergency department with a PCP overdose. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate will be needed?

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Haloperidol (Haldol) may be used to manage severe agitation or psychosis in a patient with PCP overdose, as it can help control delusional or violent behavior. Naloxone (Narcan) is used for opioid overdoses, not PCP. Inducing vomiting is not recommended due to the risk of aspiration, and "talking down" may not be effective for severe agitation or psychosis.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department with a PCP