A nurse suggests melatonin to a client traveling overseas on a 2-week business trip to help with jet lag. The nurse would alert the client to the possibility of which adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Depression
B) Hypotension
C) Headache
D) Dry mouth
E) Constipation
Ans: A, C
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The nurse should advise the client that headache, depression, and allergic reaction are possible adverse reactions that can occur with the use of melatonin.
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