The nurse is assessing a patient prior to discharge from same day surgery following an incisional breast biopsy.When assessing the patient's central nervous system (CNS)function following sedative-hypnotic therapy,what will the nurse include?(Select all that apply.)

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Because sedative hypnotics depress overall CNS function,the nurse should identify the patient's level of alertness and orientation and ability to perform motor functions.Blood pressure is a vital sign and falls under cardiovascular assessment.Usual sleep pattern should be obtained for information on sleep pattern disruption but not for CNS function.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Prior to Discharge from Same