A nursing interview for a patient being admitted for depression reveals that the patient has been taking a benzodiazepine for anxiety for 3 years.Which actions by the nurse reflect an understanding of the effects of this classification of drugs? Select all that apply.

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Benzodiazepines are relatively safe and effective for short-term use to control the debilitating symptoms of anxiety.However,longer-term treatment with these drugs raises issues of tolerance,abuse,and dependence.The medication dosage would not be increased.The effectiveness of the medication is irrelevant but rather the length of the therapy is the prime concern.

A Nursing Interview for a Patient Being Admitted for Depression