The nurse is caring for an adolescent who is complaining of difficulty falling asleep.Which intervention would be most appropriate?
A) Adjust the temperature in the patient's room to 21° C (70° F).
B) Ensure that the night light in the patient's room is working.
C) Encourage the discontinuation of soda and chocolate nightly snack.
D) Close the door to decrease noise from unit activities.

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Cola and chocolate contain caffeine,which interferes with the ability to fall asleep.Personal preference influences the temperature of the room,as well as the lighting of the room.Noise can be a factor in the unit and can awaken the patient,but caffeine can make it difficult to fall asleep.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent Who Is Complaining