A client is ordered to receive zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) the night before her surgery. The client asks why this is necessary. What is the nurse's response?
a. "Clients typically don't sleep well the night before a major surgery."
b. "It will dry up the secretions in your mouth before surgery."
c. "It will help you get the rest you need before your surgery."
d. "It is considered anesthesia and is necessary for your surgery."
ANS: C
This option best describes the benefits of sleep before surgery and attends to the needs and concerns of the patient.
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