A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client taking a benzodiazepine. Which client statement would indicate a need for further follow-up instructions?
A. "I will need scheduled bloodwork in order to monitor for toxic levels of this drug."
B. "I won't stop taking this medication abruptly, because there could be serious complications."
C. "I will not drink alcohol while taking this medication."
D. "I won't take extra doses of this drug because I can become addicted."
ANS: A
The client indicates a need for additional information about taking benzodiazepines when stating the need for blood work to monitor for toxic levels. No blood work is needed when taking a short-acting benzodiazepine. The client should understand that taking extra doses of a benzodiazepine may result in addiction and that the drug should not be taken in conjunction with alcohol.
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