The Nurse Manager Is Planning an Educational Program to Address

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is planning an educational program to address noise levels on the unit.What information should be given about the recommended noise levels? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)It is recommended that noise levels in patient rooms should be no greater than 35 dBA.
• B)Many of the sounds in the high-acuity unit are foreign and frightening.
• C)Excessive noise levels also have an impact on the staff.
• D)The recommended noise levels in high-acuity areas are higher due to increased noise from alarms and machines.
• E)The biggest patient complaint about noise is about staff conversation.

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