The nurse manager of a medical/surgical unit wants to improve the alertness of nurses who work the night shift. Which action will be the most helpful?
a. Arrange for older staff members to work most night shifts.
b. Provide a sleeping area for staff to use for napping at night.
c. Post reminders about the relationship of sleep and alertness.
d. Schedule nursing staff to rotate day and night shifts monthly.
ANS: B
Short on-site naps will improve alertness. Rotating shifts causes the most disruption in sleep habits. Reminding staff members about the impact of lack of sleep on alertness will not improve sleep or alertness. It is not feasible to schedule nurses based on their ages.
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