Becky is a student nurse who is admitting Mrs. Beasley to the surgical unit of the hospital for a bilateral oophorectomy. Which of the following statements from Mrs. Beasley requires additional follow-up by Becky?
A. "I understand that all patients get a sleeping pill at night."
B. "I sleep better with my door closed at night."
C. "I usually go to bed after the late evening news."
D. "I like a glass of milk before going to bed."
A
Hospitalized patients usually need or want more sleep as a result of illness. However, some will require less sleep because they are less active. Some patients who are ill think that it is important to try to sleep more than what is usual for them, eventually making sleeping difficult.
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