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Question

1. Lydia is feeling somewhat better after taking the diazepam. She is reporting to her girlfriend that she is feeling confused at times with drowsiness and an increased reaction time. Lydia requests of her friend to drive her to her appointment to see her psychiatrist for her follow up appointment.

What may be causing her to feel confused at times, drowsy, with an increased reaction time

2. Pearl had been showing sign of dementia she has been confused, not able to label items in the house properly, and has begun to wander out of the house the family consulted the physician who advised that she begins taking donepezil 5mg QHS.

What side effects should the nurse be aware of and screen pearl for during the visit.

3. A student report to the health clinic at the college reporting sleep difficulties. the student has been staying up all night several times a week owing to studying. The student read that melatonin may be helpful to facilitate sleep.

What information is the student referring to regarding melatonin's effectiveness in promoting sleep.