The patient received a preoperative dose of lorazepam (Ativan) 20 minutes ago.The safety precaution the nurse should take in regard to this drug is to:
A) monitor respiratory status.
B) raise bed rails.
C) elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
D) take seizure precautions.
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