Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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A client who has been taking diazepam (Valium) for 3 months for skeletal muscle spasms and the patient was a secret agent to the medication and the medication days ago because it was no longer helping him, but now he feels terrible. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, D, E, F
Rationale
Abrupt cessation of diazepam can cause withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, diaphoresis, tremor, and vomiting.