A patient who has been prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) for the last 3 months tells the nurse that he wants to stop this drug because he constantly feels like he is in a "fog." What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Quit taking the drug today and I will have the prescriber change your medication to another drug category."
B) "Continue to take this drug as prescribed because most patients eventually get used to the foggy sensation."
C) "We will give you a final dose of this drug today intravenously and then start you on a different drug."
D) "I will contact the prescriber but it will still be necessary to take this drug at a lower dosage for awhile."
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