Asked by Tiffany Rodriguez on Jul 11, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an adolescent with an appendectomy who is reporting difficulty falling asleep. Which intervention will be most appropriate?
A) Close the door to decrease noise from unit activities.
B) Adjust temperature in the patient's room to 21° C (70° F) .
C) Ensure that the night-light in the patient's room is working.
D) Encourage the discontinuation of a soda and chocolate nightly snack.
Appendectomy
A surgical procedure to remove the appendix, often performed to treat appendicitis, the inflammation of the appendix.
Night-light
A small, low-powered electrical light source often used in dark areas of the home at night to provide comfort or to navigate through dark spaces.
Soda and chocolate
Food and beverage items often associated with high sugar content, and in some contexts, considered as factors affecting health conditions like obesity or dental issues.
- Identify correct nursing tactics for patients dealing with sleep disorders.
- Recognize the impact of environmental factors on sleep quality.
- Implement non-pharmacological strategies to promote sleep.
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Timyra EdwardsJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Discontinuing the soda and chocolate nightly snack will be most beneficial for this patient since it has two factors that will cause difficulty falling asleep. Coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate act as stimulants, causing a person to stay awake or to awaken throughout the night. Personal preference influences the temperature of the room, as well as the lighting of the room. Noise can be a factor in the unit and can awaken the patient, but caffeine can make it difficult to fall asleep.
Learning Objectives
- Identify correct nursing tactics for patients dealing with sleep disorders.
- Recognize the impact of environmental factors on sleep quality.
- Implement non-pharmacological strategies to promote sleep.