The critical care environment is stressful to the patient.Which interventions assist in reducing this stress?

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Manipulation of the environment,such as the adjustment of lighting,is helpful in promoting sleep and rest.Clocks,calendars,photos,and other personal items promote orientation and personalize the environment; telling the patient the day and time and other current events assists in maintaining the patient's orientation.Allowing visitation that best meets the patient's needs will reduce stress as the patient's support systems are present.Conversations about other patients are private and should take place away from other patients.

The Critical Care Environment Is Stressful to the Patient