When describing the uses for sedatives and hypnotics, which would the nursing instructor identify as the primary use?

While identifying the uses of sedatives and hypnotics, it is expected of the nursing instructor to note that the primary use of these substances for the TREATMENT OF INSOMNIA. Insomnia (lack of sleep) can occur as a result of lifestyle changes, jet lag, anxiety among many other causes.

You should check out the situation and then ask questions like “are you choking”? and if they are able to respond they should nod and if they are not making sound do the heimlich maneuver. i hope this .

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.