A Confused Older Patient Has Been Hospitalized for a Cardiac

question 12

Multiple Choice

A confused older patient has been hospitalized for a cardiac problem that requires both antihypertensive and diuretic therapies.Which action by the nurse is best to minimize the patient's risk of disturbed sleep?

• A)Keeping the door shut so noise from the hallway is not disruptive.
• B)Organizing care to minimize the number of times the patient is awakened.
• C)Administering medications at least 4 hours before bedtime.
• D)Offering to toilet the patient whenever the nurse finds the patient awake during the night.

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