A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A) Clonazepam: While clonazepam can be used for seizure management, it is not the first-line treatment for status epilepticus. B) Carbamazepine: This medication is used for the long-term management of epilepsy but is not suitable for the acute treatment of status epilepticus. C) Lamotrigine: Similar to carbamazepine, lamotrigine is used for long-term seizure control but is not indicated for acute episodes like status epilepticus. D) Lorazepam: This is the correct answer. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine and is commonly used as a first-line treatment for status epilepticus due to its rapid onset and effectiveness in terminating prolonged seizures. Administering lorazepam can help stabilize the client and prevent further complications.