A nurse in a long-term care facility has noticed that many residents of the facility spend a large amount of time in bed yet frequently complain of fatigue and sleep deprivation
What change in the facility's environment is most conducive with helping residents achieve adequate amounts of restful sleep?
A) Keeping the lights at a consistent, low level throughout the day and night
B) Allowing residents to awake/sleep according to their own routines
C) Maintaining the facility at a temperature of 78°F to 80°F during the night
D) Checking on each resident every 2 hours during the night to ensure safety
Ans: B
It is important not to schedule the time for awakening clients/residents based on the most efficient use of nursing and dietary time that require clients/residents to adjust their sleep routines accordingly. Lighting should be bright during the day and dark at night in order to foster normal circadian rhythms. A temperature of 78°F to 80°F during the night is likely too warm to promote restful sleep. Safety concerns are not related to the issue of adequate sleep.
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