J.B, a 28-year-old female is in the pre-op unit waiting for her knee replacement surgery. J.B voices to the nurse that she is feeling very anxious. The provider has ordered midazolam before she goes back to the operating room.
What drug classification is it? Explain why midazolam was prescribed.
What are the nursing considerations for benzodiazepines?
Explain the patient teaching for benzodiazepines.
