While working with a patient who takes Dalmane (flurazepam), the nurse should be most concerned by which of the following patient statements?
A) "I usually take the medication at 10 p.m."
B) "I have to take it every night or I won't get any sleep."
C) "I work out at the gym three to four times per week."
D) "I stopped drinking coffee at dinner now."

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The statement "I have to take it every night or I won't get any sleep" indicates a possible dependence on the medication and the need for further assessment and monitoring by the nurse. The other statements are not concerning in relation to the medication.

While Working with a Patient Who Takes Dalmane (Flurazepam), the Nurse