A child with night terrors is administered a benzodiazepine agent. Why must the nurse follow the child's health status closely?
A) The child is more likely to develop insomnia.
B) The child is more likely to develop dependence.
C) The child is more vulnerable to adverse effects.
D) The child is more vulnerable to hepatotoxicity.
C
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Children may be more sensitive to its effects of this drug, namely mood and/or mental changes. Hepatotoxicity, insomnia, and dependence are not among the most common adverse effect.
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