Nursing measures to prevent psychological complications in immobile patients include which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Making all decisions about a patient's care
2. Distracting a patient by turning on his or her television
3. Encouraging a patient to stay awake most of the day
4. Talking to a patient about photographs of his or her children
5. Closing blinds to decrease natural lighting in a patient's room
ANS: 2, 3, 4
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