The Nurse Manager Is Planning an Educational Program to Address

The nurse manager is planning an educational program to address noise levels on the unit.What information should be given about the recommended noise levels? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

A) It is recommended that noise levels in patient rooms should be no greater than 35 dBA.
B) Many of the sounds in the high-acuity unit are foreign and frightening.
C) Excessive noise levels also have an impact on the staff.
D) The recommended noise levels in high-acuity areas are higher due to increased noise from alarms and machines.
E) The biggest patient complaint about noise is about staff conversation.