Which medication orders should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a history of complicated withdrawal from benzodiazepines?

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is a benzodiazepine used for detoxification from benzodiazepine dependence. Phenytoin (Dilantin) is an anticonvulsant that can be used to prevent seizures that may occur during withdrawal. Together, they can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms in a client with a history of complicated withdrawal from benzodiazepines. The other answer choices do not directly address benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Which Medication Orders Should the Nurse Anticipate for a Client