A client who is experiencing an anxiety disorder is prescribed a benzodiazepine. For which side effect should the nurse monitor in this client?
1. Altered gastrointestinal function
2. Respiratory depression
3. Liver failure
4. Renal failure
Answer: 2
1. The client might have symptoms of constipation, which is not serious.
2. Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressors and could cause respiratory depression.
3. Liver failure is not a side effect of these drugs.
4. The client could experience urinary retention, which is not serious.
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