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

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