A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep apnea and is prescribed modafinil (Provigil). The client asks, "How will this medication help me?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "This medication will treat your sleep apnea."
b. "This sedative will help you to sleep at night."
c. "This medication will promote daytime wakefulness."
d. "This analgesic will increase comfort while you sleep."
ANS: C
Modafinil is helpful for clients who have narcolepsy (uncontrollable daytime sleep) related to sleep apnea. This medication promotes daytime wakefulness.
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