Question

Which statement by a client indicates the effectiveness of preoperative lorazepam (Ativan) administration?

a. "I feel more anxious now."
b. "I can't remember anything about the surgery."
c. "My pain has increased."
d. "I'm still unable to relax."

Answer 1

The statement that indicates the effectiveness of preoperative lorazepam (Ativan) administration is "I can't remember anything about the surgery."

Step-by-step explanation:

Preoperative lorazepam (Ativan) administration aims to reduce anxiety and induce relaxation in patients before surgery. Thus, the statement that indicates the effectiveness of preoperative lorazepam (Ativan) administration is:

b. "I can't remember anything about the surgery."

Amnesia is one of the reversible effects of general anesthetics, and a client not being able to remember anything about the surgery suggests that the lorazepam has effectively induced amnesia.