A client taking temazepam informs the nurse of plans to quit taking the medication due to feelings of "hungover" the next day. Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Advising the client to stop taking the medication immediately is not safe, as abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepines can lead to withdrawal symptoms and increased anxiety. B. Encouraging the client to obtain a prescription for a benzodiazepine antagonist is unnecessary and not a standard approach for managing side effects of temazepam. C. Instructing the client that it is important to reduce the dose of the medication gradually is the best approach to minimize withdrawal symptoms and adverse effects, ensuring a safer transition off the medication. D. Discussing the need for additional sleep may validate the client’s concerns, but it does not address the primary issue of managing the side effects of the medication effectively.