An Emergency Room Patient Was Very Anxious After a Serious

An emergency room patient was very anxious after a serious car accident. Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg intramuscularly was administered. One hour later, which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication was effective?

A) Impaired problem-solving skills
B) Increased alertness and attention
C) Increased verbalization and activity
D) Reduced agitation and environmental scanning

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