Which Action Is Best for the Nurse to Include in the Plan

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which action is best for the nurse to include in the plan of care in order to improve sleep quality for a critically ill client in the intensive care unit (ICU) ?

• A)Ask all visitors to leave the ICU for the night.
• B)Lower the level of light from 8:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.
• C)Avoid the use of opioids for pain relief during the evening hours.
• D)Schedule assessments to allow at least 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

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Potential Causal Relationship

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