A Client with Severe Anxiety Is Being Treated with Lorazepam

question 97

Multiple Choice

A client with severe anxiety is being treated with lorazepam (Ativan) and outpatient therapy. Which statement indicates that the client requires additional discharge instructions for this medication?

• A)"If I become drowsy or have blurred vision, I need to stop the medication immediately."
• B)"This medication can be habit forming, so I should take it only as directed."
• C)"I need to add foods such as fresh fruits and grain to my diet."
• D)"If I get a cold I should check with my primary health-care provider before taking cold medicines."

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Definitions:

Cultural Background

The societal, ethnic, or national influences and experiences that contribute to an individual's identity and perspective.

Listening Skills

The ability to effectively receive and interpret messages during communication.

Nonverbal Feedback

Communication that occurs without words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, often reflecting the listener's response or attitude.

Mentally Paraphrase

The practice of silently rewording sentences in one's own words to better understand and retain information.