A client who cannot be roused after overdose with diazepam (Valium)requires administration of a drug to reverse sedation.Which of the following drugs does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

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Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist that can reverse the sedative effects of diazepam (Valium). Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat infections, naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose, and protamine sulfate is used as an antidote to heparin. None of these drugs would be appropriate for reversing diazepam overdose.

A Client Who Cannot Be Roused After Overdose with Diazepam