A client who has cirrhosis requests a sleeping pill for insomnia.Which of these actions should the nurse take?
A)Administer a placebo.
B)Provide comfort measures to facilitate natural sleep.
C)Request a medication order from his health care provider.
D)Tell the client it is unsafe to take any medications.

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Nursing care of clients who have cirrhosis includes monitoring activity tolerance,measuring abdominal girth daily,restricting fluid intake,monitoring skin integrity,encouraging adequate nutritional intake,and providing comfort measures to facilitate natural sleep.

A Client Who Has Cirrhosis Requests a Sleeping Pill for Insomnia.Which