The nurse is caring for a patient who is a poor historian and cannot give much detail about his broken sleep. When evaluating his disorder and developing a treatment plan, what would be most helpful?

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4. Often, a patient's bed partner can add significant detail to the assessment by describing snoring, periods of apnea, leg movements, and other alterations in sleep. A sleep study would not necessarily be indicated without more background information. A list of the patient's medication allergies is a necessary part of an assessment but not as relevant here. The results of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale might be helpful but in this scenario, but may not be as useful as an eyewitness account of the patient's sleep.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is a Poor