A student nurse is taking care of patients on a medical unit and receives new orders for Lunesta (eszopiclone) 2 mg orally each evening. In transcribing this order, the student should take which of the following actions?
A) Schedule the medication routinely at 6 p.m.
B) Schedule the medication 1 hr prior to the evening meal.
C) Call the pharmacy to ask what time the medication should be given.
D) Schedule the medication at bedtime.

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Lunesta is a sleep aid medication and should be given at bedtime. It is important for the student nurse to understand the medication and its purpose in order to accurately transcribe the order.

A Student Nurse Is Taking Care of Patients on a Medical