Mr. Bean is a 76-year-old patient who has been hospitalized with pneumonia. He has had some difficulty sleeping since his hospitalization
He would like to avoid taking medication to help him sleep since he has had problems with sleeping pills in the past. Which of the following is the least likely measure to promote sleep? A. Encouraging Mr. Bean to void before bedtime
B. Asking Mr. Bean's wife to give him a backrub
C. Giving Mr. Bean an extra blanket
D. Providing a warm cup of hot cocoa before bedtime
D
The nurse can promote comfort by encouraging the patient to wear loose-fitting nightwear and to void before bedtime. Have family members give a relaxing back rub. An extra blanket prevents chilling when trying to fall asleep. Coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate will cause a person to stay awake or awaken throughout the night.
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Statistically, what is the percentage of people who have undiagnosed diabetes?
A group of nursing students is giving a presentation to classmates on adaptive and maladaptive responses to stress
A. Improved client outcomes B. Higher level of job satisfaction C. Reduction in duplication of healthcare services D. Increased overall cost of healthcare services E. Decreased client morbidity and mortality
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Briefly explain why you answered the above questions the way you did