Upon admission to the detox unit, the nurse administers lorazepam (Ativan). The client asks, "How long will I get these drugs?" Which is the best understanding by the nurse?
A) The drugs will be given routinely until detox is completed.
B) Because Ativan has potential addictive qualities, it will be stopped after 24 hours.
C) High doses may be required initially but then will be tapered and stopped.
D) The physician will decide the dosage and reorder every third day.
C
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Ativan is used to control withdrawal symptoms. Initially, the medication may need to be administered frequently and in high doses to compensate for the client's cross-tolerance and then tapered and discontinued. Ativan is a controlled substance and should not be prescribed for long-term use. The physician establishes the order for the administration of all medications during the detoxification of clients.
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