While the Patient's Lower Extremity, Which Is in a Cast

question 3

Multiple Choice

While the patient's lower extremity, which is in a cast, is assessed, the patient tells the nurse about an inability to rest at night. The nurse disregards this information, thinking that no correlation has been noted between having a leg cast and developing restless sleep. Which action would have been best for the nurse to take?

• A) Tell the patient to just focus on the leg and cast right now.
• B) Document the sleep patterns and information in the patient's chart.
• C) Explain that a more thorough assessment will be needed next shift.
• D) Ask the patient about usual sleep patterns and the onset of having difficulty resting.

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