A client states that many of his friends told him to ask for Valium or Ativan to help him sleep while hospitalized. The nurse knows that nonbenzodiazepines (e.g., Ambien) are often preferred over benzodiazepines (Ativan or Valium). Why is this?
A)The benzodiazepine Ativan has a shorter half-life and provides a full night of sleep.
B)The nonbenzodiazepine Ambien alters the sleep cycle and causes daytime sleepiness.
C)The benzodiazepine Ativan can alter the sleep cycle and produce daytime sleepiness.
D)The nonbenzodiazepine Ambien has a longer half-life and produces daytime sleepiness.

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Nonbenzodiazepines like Ambien are often preferred for sleep because they have a lower risk of altering the sleep cycle and causing daytime sleepiness compared to benzodiazepines like Ativan or Valium.

A Client States That Many of His Friends Told Him