A Client Diagnosed with Major Depressive Episode and Substance Use

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with major depressive episode and substance use disorder has an altered sleep pattern and demands that a psychiatrist prescribe a sedative.Which rationale explains why a nurse should encourage the client to first try nonpharmacological interventions?

• A)Sedative-hypnotics are potentially addictive,and their effectiveness will be compromised owing to tolerance.
• B)Sedative-hypnotics are expensive and have numerous side effects.
• C)Sedative-hypnotics interfere with necessary REM (rapid eye movement)sleep.
• D)Sedative-hypnotics are known not to be as effective in promoting sleep as antidepressant medications.

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