A client is taking chlordiazepoxide (Librium)for GAD symptoms.In which situation should the nurse recognize that this client is at greatest risk for drug overdose?
A)The client has a knowledge deficit related to the effects of the drug.
B)The client combines the drug with alcohol.
C)The client takes the drug on an empty stomach.
D)The client fails to follow dietary restrictions.

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Combining chlordiazepoxide with alcohol increases its sedative effects and can lead to dangerous levels of sedation, respiratory depression, and potentially fatal overdose. The other options may contribute to adverse effects or decrease the drug's effectiveness, but they do not pose the same immediate risk of overdose as combining with alcohol.

A Client Is Taking Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)for GAD Symptoms