A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?

A. Monitor the client’s oxygen saturation is crucial when administering diazepam for sedation. Diazepam can cause respiratory depression, so monitoring oxygen saturation helps ensure the client is receiving adequate oxygen. B. Monitor the client for seizure activity is not necessary in this context. Diazepam is actually used to treat seizures, so it is unlikely to cause them as an adverse reaction. C. Check the client’s urinary output is important for overall health but is not specifically related to monitoring for adverse reactions to diazepam. D. Auscultate the client’s bowel sounds is not relevant for assessing adverse reactions to diazepam. Bowel sounds are more related to gastrointestinal function.