The client receives lorazepam (Ativan) for chronic anxiety. The nurse determines that medication education has been most effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "I will probably always need this medication for my anxiety."
2. "This medication will help me relax so I can focus on problem solving."
3. "This medication is not addictive."
4. "My anxiety will be eliminated when I take this medication."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "I will probably always need this medication for my anxiety" is incorrect because benzodiazepines provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress.
Rationale 2: "This medication will help me relax so I can focus on problem solving." Benzodiazepines do not cure anxiety; they provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress.
Rationale 3: "This medication is not addictive" is incorrect because all benzodiazepines are addictive, but most clients should not need to take benzodiazepines indefinitely for anxiety.
Rationale 4: "My anxiety will be eliminated when I take this medication" is incorrect because benzodiazepines provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress.
Global Rationale: "This medication will help me relax so I can focus on problem solving." Benzodiazepines do not cure anxiety; they provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress. "I will probably always need this medication for my anxiety" is incorrect because benzodiazepines provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress. "This medication is not addictive" is incorrect because all benzodiazepines are addictive, but most clients should not need to take benzodiazepines indefinitely for anxiety. "My anxiety will be eliminated when I take this medication" is incorrect because benzodiazepines provide short-term relief of anxiety while the client focuses on alternative therapies. Clients should be encouraged to explore and develop coping strategies for dealing with stress.
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