An emergency room patient was very anxious after a serious car accident.Lorazepam 2 mg intramuscularly was administered.One hour later, which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication was effective?

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Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used to reduce anxiety by depressing the central nervous system. Reduced environmental scanning indicates a decrease in anxiety, showing the medication was effective. Choices A, B, and C are not direct indicators of reduced anxiety, which is the primary effect of lorazepam.

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