An 89-year-old patient with pneumonia received a hypnotic ag…

An 89-year-old patient with pneumonia received a hypnotic agent at 9:00 PM. During the 2:00 AM rounds the nurse discovers her attempting to get out of bed without assistance, and she has removed her hospital gown. She states she is getting up to make breakfast. What type of medication effect is she exhibiting?

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions to a patient j…

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions to a patient just diagnosed with seizure disorder who has been prescribed hydantoin therapy. The patient has a secondary diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The patient will most likely experience which of the following?