A client given a benzodiazepine for general anxiety disorder has a paradoxical reaction to the medication. When planning to administer the next scheduled dose of the benzodiazepine the nurse should:
A)
hold the drug and inform the physician of the client's reaction.
B)
observe client closely since the reaction may occur a second time.
C)
notify physician and request a lower dose of the benzodiazepine.
D)
explain to the client the reactions will decrease as the body adjusts to the medication.
A
Explanation:
A)
A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Altering the dose or repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
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B)
A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Altering the dose or repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
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C)
A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Altering the dose or repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
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D)
A drug should be discontinued when a paradoxical reaction occurs. Altering the dose or repeated use of the drug will not lessen the chance of another reaction.
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