A sedative-hypnotic has been prescribed to help a client sleep. What should the nurse teach the client about this medication?
A) It should be taken every night for several months
B) It is useful for sleep but is better taken with alcohol
C) It loses its effectiveness after one or two weeks
D) It should be taken in the morning for long-term effects
Ans: C
Although most sedative-hypnotics provide several nights of excellent sleep, the medication often loses its effect after one or two weeks. Caution the client not to increase the dose or take the drug with alcohol to try to increase effect.
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