Nurse working the night shift understands the importance of enhancing the sleep patterns of his patients. In order to do so, he should
A) Only wake them for the 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM vital signs
B) Allow the patient time to sit at the desk to enhance better rest
C) Evaluate the sleep response of the patient with a polysomnogram
D) Cluster activities to allow 90 to 120 minutes of sleep
Ans: D
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