A client who is receiving intravenous lidocaine (Xylocaine) for ventricular dysrhythmias exhibits confusion and anxiety. The appropriate response by the nurse would be to:
1. Withhold the drug and notify the health care provider immediately.
2. Increase the infusion rate and calm the client.
3. Discontinue the infusion and administer the antidote.
4. Decrease the infusion rate and monitor for confusion.
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