A Client Who Has Been Taking Lorazepam (Ativan) for 2

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client who has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for 2 years presents to the clinic and tells the nurse that he or she stopped taking his or her medication 3 days prior. Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?

• A) Increased heart rate, fever, and muscle cramps
• B) Nothing different; it is safe to abruptly stop lorazepam (Ativan)
• C) Pinpoint pupils, constipation, and urinary retention
• D) A sense of calmness and lack of anxiety

Identify the prevalence and types of anxiety disorders and their characteristics.

Comprehend the criteria and implications of competency and insanity in legal contexts.

Recognize common phobias and their prevalence among different genders.

Understand the difference between situational and disorder-based anxiety.

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