[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a client who has…

The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a benzodiazepine. What should the nurse include in the client education? Select all that apply. Valerian root and kava kava should be avoided due to central nervous system (CNS) depression. Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in clients who are pregnant. Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in clients with hypertension. Oxycodone will decrease the effectiveness of the benzodiazepine. Verapamil and diltiazem can cause a decrease in benzodiazepine metabolism.