Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client prescribed diazepam (Valium) for anxiety and stress?
1. "This medication will be good to take for a long time.".
2. "This medication is good to use for the short term only.".
3. "This medication works best if taken with a meal.".
4. "Take this medication every time feelings of stress become overwhelming.".
2. This medication is good to use for the short term only.
Rationale:
Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine which is typically used for short-term treatment during an acute phase of an anxiety disorder. It may be effective in quickly lowering the severity of a client's anxiety but is generally not recommended for use beyond a few weeks because of addictive properties. The nurse should instruct the client that the medication is good to use for the short term only. There is no indication that this medication needs to be taken with a meal. Instructing the client to take the medication every time feelings of stress become overwhelming could lead to an overdose and should not be done.
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