An older resident of a long-term care facility has recently been prescribed a non-barbiturate sedative. For which effect should the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Anticholinergic effects
B) Daytime sedation and confusion
C) Respiratory depression and sleep apnea
D) Changes in blood pressure and heart rate
B
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Patients who are receiving sedation should be monitored for daytime sluggishness and confusion. Heart rate and blood pressure are not noted to be affected by these drugs and they are not associated with anticholinergic effects. Respiratory depression and sleep apnea are not noted to result from non-barbiturate sedatives.
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