Noise in the critical care unit can have negative effects on the patient.Which of the following interventions assists in reducing noise levels in the critical care setting?

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A personal device with favorite music and headphones can be helpful in reducing ambient unit noise.Music therapy programs,such as harpists,can provide soothing sedative music that is often comforting to both patients and family members.Acoustical tiles help to reduce noise in the critical care setting and should be included in remodeling plans as well as new unit construction.Multiple patients in a single room would increase noise levels and contribute to an increased risk of infection.Alarms on critical equipment must never be turned off.The volume should be loud enough that the alarm can be heard by the nurse if outside the room.The lowest setting may not be loud enough,depending on the unit layout and patient assignment.

Noise in the Critical Care Unit Can Have Negative Effects