Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Tremors. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and seizures. Withdrawal from diazepam can lead to physical and psychological symptoms, with tremors being a common manifestation due to the sudden decrease in the drug's effects on the central nervous system. Tremors are characterized by involuntary shaking of the hands or other body parts. Anorexia (A) is not a typical withdrawal symptom of diazepam. Hypotension (B) is not a common withdrawal symptom and is more likely to be associated with other drug classes. Drowsiness (C) is actually a common side effect of diazepam, not a withdrawal symptom. Therefore, the nurse should recognize tremors as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam.