The client who was taking zaleplon (Sonata) took about an hour to fall asleep the first night after it was discontinued. The client asks the nurse if this means that the client is addicted to the medication. Which nursing response is correct?
1. There are no sedative–hypnotics that can be addictive.
2. This medication is not associated with withdrawal symptoms.
3. Usually the medication is tapered off over six weeks to prevent withdrawal.
4. The client is addicted, but withdrawal is mild.
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Rationale: Although this medication may cause some minor difficulty in falling asleep after it is discontinued, it is not associated with withdrawal symptoms. The medication does not need to be tapered off. The client is not addicted to the medication. The barbiturates and benzodiazepines can be addictive.
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