A Patient Has Been Taking Benzodiazepines and Suddenly Develops Respiratory

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking benzodiazepines and suddenly develops respiratory depression and hypotension.After careful assessment,the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing benzodiazepine overdose.What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Decrease benzodiazepines to half the prescribed dose.
• B) Increase IV fluids to 500 cc/h for 2 hours.
• C) Administer flumazenil (Romazicon).
• D) Discontinue benzodiazepine and start propofol.

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