The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered to halt status epilepticus in a patient?

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Lorazepam (Ativan) IV is the medication of choice for halting status epilepticus as it has a rapid onset of action and is effective in suppressing seizure activity. Oral glucose (B) is used to treat hypoglycemia, not seizures. Phenytoin (Dilantin) (C) is used for long-term seizure prophylaxis and is not effective in stopping active seizure activity. Gabapentin (Neurontin) and lamotrigine (Lamictal) (D) are used for long-term seizure prophylaxis and are not effective in stopping active seizure activity.

The Nurse Anticipates That Which Medication Will Be Ordered to Halt