A client with depression and substance abuse has an interrupted sleep pattern and demands a sedative. Which teaching would the nurse provide about sedative-hypnotics?
A) "Sedative-hypnotics are potentially addictive and gradually lose their effectiveness as one builds up tolerance to them."
B) "Sedative-hypnotics work best in combination with other techniques."
C) "Sedative-hypnotics are not permitted for use in clients with substance abuse disorders."
D) "Sedative-hypnotics are not as effective as the antidepressant medications for treating sleep disturbances."
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