A child is brought to the emergency department in status epilepticus.Which medication should the nurse expect to be given initially in this situation?
A) Clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)
B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
C) Phenobarbital
D) Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Lorazepam (Ativan)or diazepam (Valium)is given intravenously to control generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and may also be used for seizures lasting more than 5 minutes.The other drugs are used for seizures but are not the first-line treatment for status.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department in Status