A patient experiences high levels of anxiety following a house fire. The nurse should administer which medication to help reduce the anxiety?

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1. Fentanyl would be used for pain management.
2. Anxiolytics such as lorazepam may be used if the patient is experiencing high anxiety.
3. Hydromorphone would be used for pain management.
4. Sertraline is an antidepressant, which can lower anxiety; however, it may take 4 weeks or more to be effective.

A Patient Experiences High Levels of Anxiety Following a House