A 73-year-old client diagnosed with vascular dementia is admitted for exacerbation of asthma.The nursing history determines that has been treated for 2 years with benzodiazepines to manage her increasingly aggressive behavior.The nurse's initial responds is to:
A)identify the client as being at high risk for falls.
B)monitor the client for signs of benzodiazepine withdrawal.
C)notify the admitting physician immediately.
D)place the client on strict intake and output.

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Benzodiazepines should be reserved for acute situations and not used for the long-term management of troubling behaviors.

A 73-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Vascular Dementia Is Admitted for Exacerbation