Asked by Brookelynne Verrette on Jun 04, 2024
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Which nursing intervention can cause an unsafe sleeping environment for the hospitalized patient?
A) A small night-light left on in the bedroom.
B) The patient's bed is in high position with side rails up.
C) All clutter is removed between the bed and the bathroom.
D) Call bell at the bedside for the patient to contact the nurse.
Bed High Position
An elevated position of a hospital bed to facilitate patient care, respiratory function, or other therapeutic needs.
Night-Light
A small, low-power electrical light fixture often used in bedrooms or hallways to provide illumination during nighttime.
- Identify interventions to promote healthy sleep patterns and environments.
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Hunar VermaJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A bed in high position with side rails up is a safety hazard.Safety precautions are important for patients who awaken during the night to use the bathroom and for those with excessive daytime sleepiness.Set beds lower to the floor to lessen the chance of the patient falling when first standing.Remove clutter,and move equipment from the path a patient uses to walk from the bed to the bathroom.If patient needs assistance in ambulating from the bed to the bathroom,make sure the call light is within the patient's reach.The call light helps alert the nursing staff,not the family.A small night-light is beneficial to help with vision.
Learning Objectives
- Identify interventions to promote healthy sleep patterns and environments.