Asked by D_Vonte Price on Jul 30, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient in acute respiratory distress. The patient has multiple monitoring systems on that constantly beep and make noise. The patient is becoming agitated and frustrated over the inability to sleep. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate for this patient?
A) Administer an opioid medication to help the patient sleep.
B) Keep the door open during the night.
C) Open the shades at night.
D) Provide the patient with earplugs.
Acute Respiratory Distress
A severe lung condition causing significantly impaired oxygenation.
Monitoring Systems
Technologies and devices used to continuously or periodically observe, measure, and record physiological parameters or environmental conditions.
Agitated
A state of increased restlessness or activity, often accompanied by heightened emotional arousal.
- Notice and manage potential safety concerns for patients suffering from sensory limitations.
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Indirani SaptharishiJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Control of excessive stimuli becomes an important part of a patient's care; earplugs provide relief. Quiet time means dimming the lights throughout the unit, closing the shades, and shutting the doors. Allow patients to shut their room door to decrease noise. Opioid medications (for pain relief) should not be the first option; however, antianxiety medications and sleep aids may be considered.
Learning Objectives
- Notice and manage potential safety concerns for patients suffering from sensory limitations.