Noise in the Critical Care Unit Can Have Negative Effects

question 5

Multiple Choice

Noise in the critical care unit can have negative effects on the patient.Which of the following interventions assists in reducing noise levels in the critical care setting? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Ask the family to bring in the patient's iPod or other device with favorite music.
• B) Invite a volunteer harpist to play on the unit on a regular basis.
• C) Remodel the unit to have two-patient rooms to facilitate nursing care.
• D) Remodel the unit to install acoustical ceiling tiles.
• E) Turn the volume of equipment alarms as low as they can be adjusted, and "off" if possible.

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Taboos

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