The nurse is most concerned about sedation as an adverse drug effect in the client taking which of the following antihistamines?

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is well known for its sedative effect and can cause drowsiness, fatigue, and impaired coordination. Desloratadine (Clarinex), Fexofenadine (Allegra), and Loratadine (Claritin) are considered non-sedating antihistamines and have lower central nervous system penetration, therefore, the risk of sedation is minimal.

The Nurse Is Most Concerned About Sedation as an Adverse