A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about hypnotics. ...

[V@ndy87]

A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about hypnotics. Which of the following would the nurse plan to include?
 
  A) Usually given during the daytime hours
  B) Helpful in reducing anxiety
  C) Most likely administered at bedtime
  D) Exert a calming effect

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis would most likely be a priority for a client receiving a hypnotic who is experiencing confusion and excessive drowsiness in the morning?
 
  A) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
  B) Risk for Injury
  C) Ineffective Coping
  D) Impaired Self Health Management

[emsimon14]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
A hypnotic is a drug that induces drowsiness or sleep, meaning it allows the patient to fall asleep and stay asleep. Hypnotics are given at night or bedtime. A sedative is a drug that produces a relaxing, calming effect. Sedatives are usually given during daytime hours, and although they may make the patient drowsy, they usually do not produce sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Confusion and excessive morning drowsiness would impact the client's ability to function safely, thereby placing the client at risk for injury. Ineffective Breathing Pattern would be appropriate if the client experienced respiratory depression. Ineffective Coping would be appropriate if more than short-term use of the agent would be required. Impaired Self Health Management would be appropriate if the client was unable to comply with or adhere to the prescribed medication regimen.

[V@ndy87]

Excellent

[laurnthompson]

TYSM