The Nurse Is Providing Care for a 92-Year-Old Patient Who

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a 92-year-old patient who has a standing order for Ambien (zolpidem) prn for insomnia. When providing the medication for the patient as requested, which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

A) Inform the patient the medication will work within 10 min.
B) Ensure the patient is in bed, ready for sleep, and raise the bed side rails.
C) Instruct the patient to eat some crackers to reduce stomach irritation caused by the medication.
D) Suggest the patient take the medication routinely every night.