A patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia. The patient has had some difficulty sleeping while in the hospital. The patient would like to avoid taking medication for sleep because there have been problems with sleeping pills in the past
Which action by the nursing assistant personnel will cause the nurse to intervene? a. Encouraging the patient to void before bedtime
b. Offering to give the patient a backrub
c. Giving the patient an extra blanket when cold
d. Providing a warm cup of hot cocoa before bedtime
D
Coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate cause a person to stay awake or awaken throughout the night. Promote comfort by encouraging the patient to wear loose-fitting nightwear, void before bedtime, give a relaxing back rub, and offer an extra blanket to prevent chilling when trying to fall asleep.
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A nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client with a simple fracture in the right hand supported in a plaster cast. What measures must the nurse employ when caring for a client with a cast?
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