A Patient Has Taken Clonazepam (Klonopin) for Years to Manage

A patient has taken clonazepam (Klonopin) for years to manage panic attacks but impulsively stopped the drug. Thirty hours later, the patient comes to the emergency room in distress. What is the nurse's priority action?

A) Begin seizure precautions.
B) Refer the patient for addiction counseling.
C) Institute a behavior modification program.
D) Prepare to administer flumazenil (Romazicon) .