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A Confused Older Patient Has Been Hospitalized for a Cardiac

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A confused older patient has been hospitalized for a cardiac problem that requires both antihypertensive and diuretic therapies.Which action by the nurse is best to minimize the patient's risk of disturbed sleep?


A) Keeping the door shut so noise from the hallway is not disruptive.
B) Organizing care to minimize the number of times the patient is awakened.
C) Administering medications at least 4 hours before bedtime.
D) Offering to toilet the patient whenever the nurse finds the patient awake during the night.

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