A client is prescribed a medication that will inhibit the function of the reticular activating system.What will the nurse assess as effects of this medication?
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Inhibiting the reticular activating system will likely cause drowsiness and sleeping due to the role of this system in regulating wakefulness and arousal. Alertness may be decreased as well. Dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure are not typically associated with the reticular activating system, so they are not likely to be affected by this medication.

A Client Is Prescribed a Medication That Will Inhibit the Function