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A nurse would cautiously administer sedatives and hypnotics to clients with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hepatic impairment
  B) Hypertension
  C) Renal impairment
  D) Mental health problems
  E) Habitual alcohol use

Question 2

Before administering a sedative or hypnotic to a client, the nurse would assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blood pressure
  B) Pulse
  C) Oxygen saturation level
  D) Respiratory rate
  E) Temperature



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
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A nurse should use caution when administering sedatives and hypnotics to clients with hepatic or renal impairment, habitual alcohol use, and mental health problems and in clients who are lactating.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
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The nurse's preadministration assessment for a client receiving a sedative or hypnotic should include blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.



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