Anxiolytics
Anxiolytics ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal and is receiving chlordiazepoxide (Librium) as an anxiolytic. Which of the following assessments should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply.).
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Blood glucose level is not affected by chlordiazepoxide or alcohol withdrawal. Blood glucose level is more relevant for clients who have diabetes or are taking medications that alter glucose metabolism.
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The nurse should monitor the client’s blood pressure, respiratory rate, liver function tests and mental status because chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is a benzodiazepine that can cause respiratory depression, hypotension, hepatic impairment and sedation. The nurse should also monitor for signs of withdrawal such as anxiety, tremors, seizures and delirium.
Choice D is wrong because blood glucose level is not affected by chlordiazepoxide or alcohol withdrawal. Blood glucose level is more relevant for clients who have diabetes or are taking medications that alter glucose metabolism.
Normal ranges for blood pressure are 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg, for respiratory rate are 12 to 20 breaths per minute, for liver function tests are AST 10 to 40 U/L, ALT 7 to 56 U/L, ALP 45 to 115 U/L, bilirubin 0.1 to 1.2 mg/dL and for mental status are alert and oriented to person, place, time and situation.