An older adult female client complains of experiencing mild anxiety after the loss of her spouse. The gerontologist has prescribed a long-acting benzodiazepine at bedtime to help her relax. What should the nurse caution the client about when discussing the side effects of long-acting benzodiazepines?
a. Prolonged daytime effects of dizziness and sedation may place her at a greater risk for falls.
b. Long-acting benzodiazepines must be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
c. If she misses a dose, she can take two the next morning.
d. She may experience a loss of appetite while taking this medication.
a. Prolonged daytime effects of dizziness and sedation may place her at a greater risk for falls.
FEEDBACK:
a. Long-acting benzodiazepines have been implicated in falls and hip fractures.
b. Benzodiazepines can be taken with or without food. .
c. It can be unsafe to take a double dose of long-acting benzodiazepine. .
d. Long-acting benzodiazepines are not associated with loss of appetite. .
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