The nurse is caring for a patient with insomnia. The patient asks if there are medications for sleep that are not controlled substances. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A. "Yes, there is a medication that works with your body's melatonin and is not a controlled substance."
B. "No, all of the sleep medications are controlled substances."
C. "There are some over-the-counter medications, and you can take those without discussing them with your healthcare provider."
D. "Yes, but it is not for chronic insomnia."
Answer: A. "Yes, there is a medication that works with your body's melatonin and is not a controlled substance."
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