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A client has been prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) for his anxiety. Prior to administering the first dose, the nurse should determine which of the following?

ExplanationAs a benzodiazepine, lorazepam and alcohol are a very high-risk combination. The nurse determines the client’s use of alcohol and instructs the client to avoid alcohol and alcohol products (e.g., cough syrup). Financial resources and family support are important for all clients, but do not specifically link to this drug class. Concerns about food are more linked with clients prescribed the MAOI drug class because of the risk of hypertensive crisis when ingested with tyramine.