A Newly Admitted Patient Complains of Waking Frequently During the Night

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient complains of waking frequently during the night. The nurse observes the patient wearing a nicotine patch on the right upper arm. Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Question the patient about use of the patch at night.
B) Suggest that the patient go to bed earlier in the evening.
C) Ask the health care provider about prescribing a sedative drug for nighttime use.
D) Remind the patient that the benefits of the patch outweigh the short-term insomnia.