[Expert Solution]: A hospitalized client asks the nurse why…

A hospitalized client asks the nurse why the health care provider prescribed an anxiolytic medication. What is the nurse’s best response? “Anxiolytics are prescribed to treat anxiety and can be purchased without a prescription after discharge.” “This type of medication is typically prescribed to treat excess anxiety that interferes with daily activities.” “An anxiolytic, such as alprazolam, is usually prescribed for long-term anxiety disorders.” “Anxiolytic drugs are different from antianxiety drugs, because they work without a tranquilizing effect.”