Posted: September 26th, 2017
Which of the following is an important nursing action for the administration of a benzodiazepine as a sedative-hypnotic agent?
1. Use IM dosage forms for longer duration
2. Administer safely with other CNS depressants for insomnia
3. Monitor geriatric patients for the common occurrence of paradoxical reactions.
4. Evaluate for physical dependence that occurs within 48 hours of beginning the drug.
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