Which information will the nurse provide when a patient asks why benzodiazepines would be used only for a short term?
a. There is a significant increase in the number of dreams during the rebound period.
b. Discontinuation of benzodiazepines can lead to rebound insomnia in the patient.
c. Discontinuation of benzodiazepines can lead to a rebound increase in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
d. Chronic use of benzodiazepines increases the amount of REM sleep.
e. Use of benzodiazepines can suppress REM sleep and the sleep patterns of stage N3.