Problem: At 0300 the client awakes and requests a sleeping pill, stating he needs to make sure to get some sleep the night before surgery. His prescriptions include zolpidem tartrate 5 mg PO at bedtime PRN for sleep. His last respiratory rate while sleeping was 12 with an oxygen saturation level of 89%. Current vital signs are P 80 beats/min, BP 120/70 mmHg, R 22 breaths/min, T 98.90 F, and oxygen saturation 95%. Need Assignment Help?
Question How should the nurse proceed? O Administer the PRN medication. Administer oxygen via facemask. O Explain the oxygen saturation level is too low and that it wouldn't be safe. Administer half of the prescribed dose.