A patient seeking treatment for anxiety says, "I can't think.My job depends on my ability to think.I need medicine, but the drugs I took a few years ago made me too sleepy.I could lose my job." What information is most important for the nurse to consider when formulating a response?

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The nurse should consider the option of buspirone, which is an antianxiety medication that does not cause sedation or cognitive clouding. It is important for the nurse to consider treatment options that would not negatively affect the patient's ability to perform their job. Option A is not true for all antianxiety medication, and option C and D are not relevant to the patient's concern.

A Patient Seeking Treatment for Anxiety Says, "I Can't Think