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MirandaLo

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The nurse would assess an older adult client who is receiving sedatives or hypnotics for an increased risk for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Paradoxical reactions
  C) Dizziness
  D) Confusion
  E) Ataxia

Question 2

The nurse should withhold the hypnotic drug if assessment reveals which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Respiratory rate is below 10 breaths/min.
  B) Blood glucose is above 200 mg/dL.
  C) The client appears lethargic.
  D) Blood pressure drops significantly.
  E) The client is having trouble sleeping.


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
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The older adult client is at greater risk for oversedation, dizziness, confusion, ataxia, and paradoxical reactions to sedative and hypnotic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should hold the hypnotic drug if the respiratory rate is below 10 breaths/min, the client appears lethargic, or the blood pressure drops significantly. Difficulty sleeping is the indication for administering the drug. Blood glucose is unrelated to the use of hypnotics.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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