45 yrs old man is admitted to the ICU for trauma related injuries sustained in a car accident. 36 hrs after admission he becomes agitatef. He is pulling at his IV access lines and is disoriented to place and time. His blood pressure 190/110 mmHg and his pulse is 114/min. A reliable history from tge patient’s son reveals that the patient is alcohol dependent. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
- Haloperidol
- Lithium
- Lorazepam
- Propranolol
- No medication
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