A nurse suspects that a client who is receiving lorazepam may be experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Anxiety
B) Tremor
C) Photophobia
D) Insomnia
E) Metallic taste
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal include increased anxiety, concentration difficulties, tremor, and sensory disturbances, such as paresthesias, photophobia, hypersomnia, and metallic taste.
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