Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) receives a new prescription for lorazepam. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse? Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Stopping lorazepam abruptly if effects are not immediate can lead to withdrawal symptoms and rebound anxiety. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the prescribed regimen and consult the provider before discontinuing.