The nurse knows the following interventions will help improve sleep quality during hospitalization: (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintaining sleep routines
b. Minimizing disruptions
c. Providing light snacks
d. Using sleep medications
e. Using relaxation measures
ANS: A, B, C, E
Medications should be used carefully and do not always improve sleep. Addressing the sleep environment, maintaining sleep routines, providing light snacks if allowed, and instituting relaxation measures will all improve sleep.
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