Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching a client about lorazepam. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following side effects?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Dizziness. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety. It can cause central nervous system depression, leading to dizziness as a common side effect. This is due to its sedative properties. Option A (Hypertension) is incorrect because lorazepam can actually lower blood pressure. Option B (Tinnitus) is incorrect as it is not a common side effect of lorazepam. Option C (Metallic taste) is also incorrect as lorazepam does not typically cause alterations in taste perception.