A patient has begun experiencing dysfunction of the hypothalamus. What nursing inter-ventions will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply
a. Reinforcing clear physical boundaries
b. Assisting the patient with completing daily menus
c. Learning about healthy sleep hygiene habits
d. Monitoring and recording temperature every 4 hours
e. Monitoring and recording blood pressure every 4 hours
ANS: B, C, D
The hypothalamus is responsible for regulation of sleep-rest patterns, body temperature, and physical drives of hunger. Social appropriateness and blood pressure is not controlled by the hypothalamus.
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