A Client Asks the Nurse Why He or She Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse why he or she is prescribed different types of medications for his or her anxiety and insomnia. Which response should the nurse provide the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "You will be taking medications known as sedative-hypnotics."
• B) "You will be taking medications known as antidepressants."
• C) "You will be taking a medication known as paraldehyde."
• D) "You will be taking medications known as barbiturates."
• E) "You will be taking medications known as benzodiazepines."

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