106) The nurse is making a home visit with a client
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The client
recently started on lorazepam (Ativan) due to
increased anxiety. The nurse is cautioning the family
about the use of lorazepam (Ativan). The nurse
should instruct the family to report which of the
following signifi cant side effects to the health care
provider?
1. Paradoxical excitement.
2. Headache.
3. Slowing of refl exes.
4. Fatigue.

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