A patient with anxiety is prescribed oxazepam (Serax). What safety measures must you teach a patient taking this drug? (select all that apply)
a. Call for help when getting out of bed.
b. Use a walker for ambulation.
c. Assess gait for steadiness.
d. Change positions slowly.
e. Take two tablets whenever a dose is missed.
f. Always use a bedside commode, even at home.
ANS: A, C, D
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