Which action is best for the nurse to include in the plan of care in order to improve sleep quality for a critically ill patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) ?
A) Ask all visitors to leave the ICU for the night.
B) Lower the level of light from 8:00 PM until 7:00 AM.
C) Avoid the use of opioids for pain relief during the evening hours.
D) Schedule assessments to allow at least 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
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