Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 172 of 2368
A client is prescribed lorazepam for insomnia. Which information should the nurse include in teaching?
- It increases REM sleep and improves the quality of rest
- It is intended for long-term nightly use to maintain sleep
- It can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks
- It has no effect on REM sleep or on dream activity
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Correct answer: It can be habit-forming and should be taken for only a few weeks
Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming, are used for only a few weeks, and can interfere with REM sleep.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: Sleep Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026