Although serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)are used more commonly now to treat anxiety disorders than are benzodiazepines,for which patient situation does the nurse expect a benzodiazepine to be prescribed instead of an SSRI?

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Benzodiazepines,even when given orally,act within 30 minutes of administration.SSRIs need to build up to a certain blood level and may take as long as 3 to 5 weeks to reduce anxiety.When an anxiety attack is sudden or severe,a benzodiazepine may be most helpful,even if it is just given once.

Although Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)are Used More Commonly Now to Treat