The client who was taking zaleplon (Sonata) took about an hour to fall asleep the first night after it was discontinued. The client asks the nurse if this means that the client is addicted to the medication. Which nursing response is correct?
A) The client is addicted, but withdrawal is mild.
B) There are no sedative-hypnotics that can be addictive.
C) Usually the medication is tapered off over six weeks to prevent withdrawal.
D) This medication is not associated with withdrawal symptoms.
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