An 80-year-old patient has been taking lorazepam since his wife died a year ago. He has been staying with his son, but will now move to an assisted living facility
Before admission to the assisted living facility, the patient's physician has determined that the drug is no longer needed. The nurse at the facility will plan to
A) stop the drug immediately.
B) suggest that another anti-anxiety drug be prescribed to stop the craving for a benzodiazepine.
C) withdraw the drug gradually over a 2 to 3 week period.
D) observe for urticaria and rash.
C
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