The nurse is caring for a patient who is having a great deal of difficulty going to sleep and staying asleep. Which sleep hygiene strategies should the nurse implement for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Providing relaxation with music before bed
2. Making sure the room is dark to facilitate sleeping
3. Ensuring that the environment is quiet by reducing staff noise
4. Arranging for the provider to order benzodiazepines at bedtime
5. Coordinating care to avoid waking the patient during the night if possible
1. Providing relaxation with music before bed
2. Making sure the room is dark to facilitate sleeping
3. Ensuring that the environment is quiet by reducing staff noise
5. Coordinating care to avoid waking the patient during the night if possible
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