Which approaches is most appropriate at this time

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Problem: You are trying to de-prescribe a benzodiazepine in an older adult who has been taking it for several years. On day 2 of their taper, their home health nurse calls you to report the patient is agitated, has trouble sleeping, and seems more irritable than usual. Which approaches is most appropriate at this time?

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