Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who needs vital signs and assessments every 4 hours.The nurse last assessed the patient at midnight,and at 2 AM the nurse answers the call light and helps the patient to the bathroom.To promote good sleep,what action by the nurse is best?
A) Ask the patient if a sleeping medication is needed.
B) Assess the patient now and again at 6 AM.
C) Tell the patient you will be back in 2 hours.
D) Assess the patient at 4 AM while being very quiet.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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