A nurse in a long-term care facility is seeing a 79-year-old patient who has schizophrenia and has been prescribed a benzodiazepine for agitation. For which factor will the nurse assess the patient following administration of the benzodiazepine?
Select all that apply.
1. Mobility issues
2. Physical decline
3. Tardive dyskinesia
4. Cognitive impairment
5. Long-term memory loss
Answer: 1, 4
Explanation: Mobility issues, particularly the risk of falling, can be related to the use of benzodiazepines. Short-term cognitive impairments have also been associated with use of benzodiazepines. Tardive dyskinesia is a risk with first generation antipsychotics. Physical decline is associated with aging. Long-term memory loss is associated with particular conditions such as dementia but is not characteristic of either benzodiazepine use or schizophrenia.
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