A patient is irritable and complains to the nurse about difficulty sleeping last night.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)"I know you will sleep better tonight."
B)"Tell me more about what happened last night."
C)"Did you drink too much caffeine yesterday?"
D)"No one sleeps well in the hospital."

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Asking the patient to elaborate on what happened last night may provide valuable information about the root of the problem and lead to possible solutions to help the patient sleep better in the future.

A Patient Is Irritable and Complains to the Nurse About