The head nurse tells a new staff nurse "We anticipate this client will have symptoms of withdrawal
from sedative-hypnotics. Watch her closely.". For which symptoms should the staff nurse assess the
client?
a. Dilated pupils, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, elation
b. Mood lability, incoordination, fever, drowsiness
c. Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, tremors
d. Excessive eating, constipation, headache
C
The symptoms of withdrawal from sedative-hypnotic or anxiolytic drugs are similar to those of
alcohol withdrawal. Grand mal seizures are possible. Option A might be seen in CNS stimulant use.
Options B and D are merely collections of symptoms with no relation to sedative-hypnotic
withdrawal.
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