A Patient Is Complaining of Being Unable to Get to Sleep

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Multiple Choice

A patient is complaining of being unable to get to sleep. There is a PRN order for temazepam. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply.

• A) Check the PRN protocol.
• B) Assess the patient's need.
• C) Assess the patient's safety.
• D) Review the patient's diagnosis.
• E) Explore the patient's expectations.

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Definitions:

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