The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for sensory overload. What interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply
A) Remove clutter from the patient's room
B) Implement measures to reduce the patient's pain
C) Assist with all ADLs
D) Limit interruptions to the patient's rest/sleep times
E) Limit extraneous noise
Ans: A, B, D, E
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