A Young Mother Has Been Hospitalized for an Irregular Heartbeat

A young mother has been hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat (dysrhythmia) . The night nurse makes rounds and finds the patient awake. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Inform the patient that it is late and time to go to sleep.
B) Ask the patient if she would like medication for sleep.
C) Recommend a good movie that is on television tonight.
D) Take time to sit and talk with the patient about her inability to sleep.

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