When preparing a patient for sleep, diming the lights and decreasing the noise levels are examples of nursing interventions. What are these interventions designed to do?
a. Mimic usual sleep patterns
b. Decrease environmental stimuli
c. Prepare the patient for sleep
d. Provide for more rest
ANS: B
Environmental stimuli should be decreased when preparing the patient for sleep.
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