A Patient Has Taken Diazepam (Valium) for 1 Week for Back

A patient has taken diazepam (Valium) for 1 week for back spasms. The patient complains of "feeling sleepy all the time." The nurse should tell the patient:

A) "The dosage probably needs to be decreased."
B) "Drowsiness indicates a paradoxical reaction to the drug."
C) "Tolerance to the sedative effect of the drug will develop quickly."
D) "Sleepiness is an unavoidable side effect of non-benzodiazepine drugs."

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