The nurse manager is concerned about her staff who are working the night shift. What interventions can she suggest to assist nurses in overcoming shift related sleep disturbances? (Select all that apply.)
a. Power nap before leaving for the first night shift.
b. Get a minimum of 4 hours of sleep.
c. Wear dark glasses when driving home from work.
d. Seek exposure to bright light when waking.
e. Maintain a regular sleeping schedule when working and on nights off.
ANS: A, C, D, E
Obtain a minimum of 6 hours of sleep. Maintain a regular sleep schedule when working and on nights off. Wear dark glasses that block blue light when driving home after night work. Seek exposure to bright light (sunlight is best) as soon as possible after waking. Before the first night shift, power-nap 30 to 90 minutes before leaving for work.
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