The nurse teaches the client that they were prescribed a first-generation antihistamine to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.What is the rationale for this particular teaching topic?
A) The antihistamine will not work if combined with alcohol or a CNS depressant.
B) The sedating effects will be increased.
C) The combination will cause insomnia.
D) Anaphylaxis is more likely when antihistamines are taken with alcohol.
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