During the night, an older female adult complains to the nurse that she has not slept more than 2 hours since admission to the hospital. Which intervention should the nurse imple-ment to increase the duration of this woman's sleep?
a. Inquire about the sleep habits used at home.
b. Suggest that she avoid napping during the day.
c. Tell her that sleep is fragmented in older people.
d. Offer a book to her or suggest watching a movie.
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A Correct. Hospitalization often disrupts normal sleeping patterns, so reestablishing those patterns is the best first step to improving the quality of sleep in the hospital.
B Incorrect. This is a reasonable approach to complaints of sleeplessness, but it may not be this woman's problem.
C Incorrect. Sleep is increasingly fragmented in older adults; however, under-standing that issue may or may not help this woman sleep for longer periods.
D Incorrect. A book or movie can help some people become drowsy, but that will not usually increase the quality or duration of their sleep. In fact, books and movies can be stimulating and decrease the ability to fall asleep.
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