The nurse would assess an older adult client who is receiving sedatives or hypnotics for an increased risk for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hypertension
B) Paradoxical reactions
C) Dizziness
D) Confusion
E) Ataxia
Ans: B, C, D, E
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The older adult client is at greater risk for oversedation, dizziness, confusion, ataxia, and paradoxical reactions to sedative and hypnotic drugs.
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