Which Strategies Should the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which strategies should the nurse include in the plan of care when trying to minimize sleep disruptions for a patient in an ICU? Select all that apply.

• A) Instituting a short course of therapy for sleeping agents
• B) Accurate scoring and vigilance in sedation and sedation scoring
• C) Managing the environment to reduce lighting and sound
• D) Minimizing staff interruptions during sleep periods
• E) Scheduling treatments only during the day or at least 4 hours apart at night

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