A client has been prescribed a barbiturate for control of seizures. Which of the following must the nurse keep in mind when monitoring the client?
A) Client is likely to have insomnia.
B) Client may have frequent mood changes.
C) Client may develop hypertension.
D) Client may have urinary frequency.
B
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When monitoring a client on barbiturate therapy, the nurse should keep in mind that the client is likely to experience frequent mood changes. The client will not have insomnia, but will be sedated and drowsy. Barbiturate does not cause hypertension or urinary frequency.
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