A nurse working night shift understands the importance of enhancing the sleep patterns of his clients. In order to do so, he should:
A) only wake them for the 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM vital signs.
B) allow the client time to sit at the desk to enhance better rest.
C) evaluate the sleep response of the client with polysomnogram.
D) cluster activities to allow 90 to 120 minutes of sleep.
Ans: D
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When possible, the nurse should cluster activities at night to provide periods of 90 to 120 minutes of uninterrupted sleep.
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