The nurse is assessing a patient prior to discharge from same day surgery following an incisional breast biopsy
When assessing the patient's central nervous system (CNS) function following sedative-hypnotic therapy, what will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Level of alertness
b. Orientation
c. Ability to perform motor functions
d. Blood pressure
e. Usual pattern of sleep
ANS: A, B, C
Because sedative hypnotics depress overall CNS function, the nurse should identify the patient's level of alertness and orientation and ability to perform motor functions. Blood pressure is a vital sign and falls under cardiovascular assessment. Usual sleep pattern should be obtained for information on sleep pattern disruption but not for CNS function.
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