A patient with insomnia reports taking diazepam (Valium) and wine in increasing amounts to be able to sleep. The nurse should teach the patient about
a. dangers of central nervous system (CNS) depression.
b. risks of acetaldehyde toxicity.
c. risks of fetal alcohol syndrome.
d. diazepam and dietary precautions.
A
Alcohol ingested with another CNS depressant can produce lethal depressant effects. The other options are not relevant based on the information given in the scenario.
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