A nurse is caring for an elderly client at a health care facility. What should the nurse do to provide an appropriate environment for the client?
A) Ensure that there are bright lights on during the night.
B) Ensure that the bed has raised side rails.
C) Ensure that the environment is warmer than normal.
D) Ensure that the client's belongings are in order.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should ensure that the environment is warmer than normal. Older adults tend to prefer warmer room temperatures because of decreased subcutaneous fat deposits. Ensuring that bright lights are on during the night may interfere with good sleep. Raising side rails for safety may not be recommended. Ensuring that the client's belongings are in order is important, but is a secondary activity.
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