A nurse is about to administer flumazenil to a patient who has experienced oversedation from benzodiazepine use.Before administering this drug,the nurse should prepare to manage which patient response?

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Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the effects of oversedation caused by benzodiazepine use. One potential adverse effect of administering flumazenil is the risk of seizures, especially in patients with a history of seizures or benzodiazepine dependence. The nurse should be prepared to manage this potential adverse effect. Hypertension, sudden temperature elevation and bradycardia are not known adverse effects of flumazenil.

A Nurse Is About to Administer Flumazenil to a Patient