A nurse would cautiously administer sedatives and hypnotics to which of the following clients?
A) Clients who are lactating
B) Clients with heart trouble
C) Clients with hypertension
D) Clients with gastrointestinal upset
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should exercise caution when administering sedatives and hypnotics to lactating clients. Sedatives and hypnotics are not contraindicated in clients with heart trouble, hypertension, or gastrointestinal problems, nor do they require cautious use.
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