The patient received a preoperative dose of lorazepam (Ativan) 20 minutes ago. The safety precaution the nurse should take in regard to this drug is to:
a. monitor respiratory status.
b. raise bed rails.
c. elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
d. take seizure precautions.
B
Raising the bed rails is a safety precaution against the dizziness and hypotension caused by this drug.
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