Sleep Often Is Disrupted for Critically Ill Patients

question 15

Multiple Choice

Sleep often is disrupted for critically ill patients.Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote sleep and rest?

• A) Consult with the pharmacist to adjust medication times to allow periods of sleep or rest between intervals.
• B) Encourage family members to talk with the patient whenever they are present in the room.
• C) Keep the television on to provide white noise and distraction.
• D) Leave the lights on in the room so that the patient is not frightened of his or her surroundings.

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

A blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample.

Hematocrit (HCT)

A test measuring the proportion of red blood cells in the blood, indicating overall health and possible conditions like anemia.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and trap pathogens and foreign particles as part of the immune system.