The nurse understands that the nonbenzodiazepam medications are limited to use in clients:
a. on short-term therapy.
b. who can no longer be treated with benzodiazepams.
c. who are 18 years old or older.
d. with chronic insomnia.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These can be used for long-term therapy with regular reassessments.
B Incorrect: This is not a stipulation for their use.
C Correct: Currently, none of these are approved for use in children under 18 years of age.
D Incorrect: This is not a stipulation for their use.
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