Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
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
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Tremors. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and withdrawal symptoms include tremors due to the sudden decrease in GABA activity. Hypotension (A) is not a typical withdrawal symptom of diazepam. Anorexia (B) is more commonly associated with stimulant withdrawal. Drowsiness (D) is a side effect of diazepam, not a withdrawal symptom.