A patient is scheduled for a procedure to test
mental function at 6 a.m. At 3 a.m. the patient requests something for sleep. What is your best response?
a. "I'll call your prescriber and request an order for something to help you sleep."
b. "Your prescriber has ordered temazepam (Restoril). I will give you a dose now."
c. "I'm sorry, but there is not enough time for sleep now before your procedure."
d. "I'm sorry, but you already received a dose of temazepam last evening at 9."
ANS: C
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