Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in holding in the emergency department for 24 hours. The nurse is concerned about the patient's experiencing sleep deprivation. Which action will be best for the nurse to take?
A) Expedite the process of obtaining a medical-surgical room for the patient.
B) Pull the curtains shut, dim the lights, and decrease the number of visitors.
C) Obtain an order for a hypnotic medication to help the patient sleep.
D) Ask everyone in the unit to try to be quiet so the patient can sleep.
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