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 the nurse's 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."
C
Drugs for insomnia should not be taken unless there is adequate time to sleep (4 to 8 hours). In-adequate time for sleep can cause side effects including drowsiness or adverse effects such as amnesia. This is especially important when the patient needs to be alert.
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