An older hospitalized client reports waking up several times during the night due to frequent interruptions by the nurses. What

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is the nurse's best action to promote rest and sleep for this client

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Dvinal [7] · Answer 1 · 2023-07-02T18:11:37+03:00

When creating the care plan, grouping therapies together is the nurse's best action to promote rest and sleep for this client.

<h3>What are other ways to promote sleep in hospitalized patients?</h3>

The patient should be exposed to more bright light during the day in order to encourage sleep.
Before going to bed, you shouldn't drink tea or coffee.
Exercise that is stimulating shouldn't be done right before bed.
If taking naps is not a regular part of your day, stop doing it.
Think about improving your sleeping environment.
Late-day fluid intake should be carefully monitored.
Using relaxing methods to help an elderly person sleep.

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