The nurse is aware that confusion,ataxia,and increased risk for falls are older adult patients' common responses to which medication?

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In older adults,sedatives and hypnotics often cause confusion,daytime sedation,ataxia,lethargy,and increased risk for falls.Laxatives,anticoagulants,and diuretics may cause adverse effects in older adults,but not the adverse effects specified in the question.

The Nurse Is Aware That Confusion,ataxia,and Increased Risk for Falls