A patient arrives in the emergency department complaining of difficulty breathing, dizziness, sweating, and heart palpitations. The patient reports having had similar episodes previously due to stress at work. The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication?

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Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat anxiety and panic attacks, which aligns with the patient's symptoms and history of stress-related episodes.

A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department Complaining of Difficulty