Scenario: is a 24 y/o female admitted with complaints of palpitations and shortness of breath. Her most recently vital signs are 100/70, HR 120, RR…

Question Answered step-by-step Scenario:  Ms. A. A. is a 24 y/o female admitted with complaints of palpitations and shortness of breath. Her most recently vital signs are 100/70, HR 120, RR 22, SpO2 @ 98% on room air. She states she has not been able to sleep for the last five days and appears restless and teary eyed. EKG shows sinus tachycardia and all labs return unremarkable. She denies any past medical history besides issues with sleeping and states she is taking zolpidem 5 mg once daily at bedtime. Despite taking this medication, she has not been able to sleep or stay asleep.  1.     What is zolpidem? What are the class of meds, mechanism of action, side effects, adverse effects, patient teaching, and nursing considerations. 2.     What are some concerns? What other assessment questions would be good to ask? How would you assess the severity?What areWhen you return to the room, you notice Ms. A. A. sitting in the corner of the room with her hands above her head while she rocks back and forth and repeats “I just want to sleep. I feel so tired but so restless. Why is this happening to me?” 1.     What level do you think Ms. A. A. is currently in? What is the initial priority interventions at this time?   Health Science Science Nursing NURS 316 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)