A patient taking a benzodiazepine says to the nurse,"I really like this pill because if I just take an extra one when I get very anxious,I always feel a lot better." What is the nurse's best response?

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The patient seems to be using the medication first rather than trying more holistic ways of controlling the anxiety.It is the nurse's responsibility to teach complementary and alternative ways to cope with anxiety and stress as a lifetime measure rather than simply using a pill every time the patient identifies anxiety.Mild anxiety may help the individual adapt.

A Patient Taking a Benzodiazepine Says to the Nurse,"I Really