During the assessment of a patient being admitted to a psychiatric unit, the patient states, “I just can’t sleep.” Which response by the nurse would provide clarification of this patient statement?
“Do you have sleep apnea?”
“Does your spouse snore while sleeping?”
“Can you tell me a little about your sleep routine?”
“Would you like me to have the healthcare provider prescribe a medication to help you sleep?”
“Can you tell me a little about your sleep routine?”
While all of these responses may be appropriate, the only response that will provide clarification is the open-ended question, “Can you tell me a little about your sleep routine?” All the other answer choices can be answered with a yes or no and will not provide clarification regarding the patient’s sleep issues.
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