A nurse would cautiously administer sedatives and hypnotics to clients with which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hepatic impairment
B) Hypertension
C) Renal impairment
D) Mental health problems
E) Habitual alcohol use
Ans: A, C, D, E
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A nurse should use caution when administering sedatives and hypnotics to clients with hepatic or renal impairment, habitual alcohol use, and mental health problems and in clients who are lactating.
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