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A nurse is performing an admission assessment. The patient complains that it has been taking larger and larger amounts of medication to get the desired effect. Based on this information, the nurse interprets this as suggesting which of the following? A) 2 Desensitization B ) Tolerance C.) Therapeutic index D) Toxicity B.) Tolerance An older adult is complaining of anxiety is prescribed diazepam (Valium) by a family physician. The physician asks the office nurse to explain the problematic side effects of this medication to the patient. Which instruction would be most important for the nurse to emphasize about this drug? A) You may experience minor urine incontinence from time to time. B) You may find that you have temporary memory disturbances. C) You need to use this medication cautiously because it can cause dependence. D) You may feel dizzy and be prone to falls after taking this medication. An older adult is complaining of anxiety is prescribed diazepam (Valium) by a family physician. The physician asks the office nurse to explain the problematic side effects of this medication to the patient. Which instruction would be most important for the nurse to emphasize about this drug? A) You may experience minor urine incontinence from time to time. B) You may find that you have temporary memory disturbances. C) You need to use this medication cautiously because it can cause dependence. D) You may feel dizzy and be prone to falls after taking this medication.