M.Z., 80 years old, presents to her health care provider for her annual checkup. She has a medical history of diabetes, insomnia, and hypertension. Vital signs are temperature 37.2 C, heart rate 83 beats/minute, respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute, blood pressure 142/90 mm Hg, and blood glucose 96. During the health history, M.Z. complains of having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and having to get up several times per night to go to the bathroom. M.Z. says her current medications include hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), triazolam (Halcion), and chamomile tea. I try to remember to take my medications, and sometimes I take an extra one, just in case I forgot one, she says.

1. What laboratory tests would the nurse anticipate for this patient?

2. What suggestions can the nurse make to help with M.Z.s sleeping difficulties?

3. What further teaching will the nurse provide to the patient about her medication regimen