Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse provides instructions to the client taking clorazepate for the management of an anxiety disorder. What information related to this medication should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Dizziness is a common side effect of clorazepate, and clients should be instructed to change positions slowly to manage it. Smoking reduces the medication's effectiveness, drowsiness is expected and does not require contacting the provider, and gastrointestinal disturbances should be managed by taking the medication with food, not discontinuing it.