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drink

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When preparing a patient for sleep, diming the lights and decreasing the noise levels are examples of nursing interventions. What are these interventions designed to do?
 
  a. Mimic usual sleep patterns
  b. Decrease environmental stimuli
  c. Prepare the patient for sleep
  d. Provide for more rest

Question 2

Although denying pain, a patient is irritable, responds slowly, and exhibits periods of tachycardia. What should the nurse assess for in this patient?
 
  a. Electrolyte imbalance
  b. Allergic response
  c. Sleep deprivation
  d. Constipation


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eliasc0401

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Environmental stimuli should be decreased when preparing the patient for sleep.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
With sleep deprivation, patients may experience a variety of physiologic and psychological symptoms.


drink

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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