The nurse is caring for a patient in acute respiratory distress. The patient has multiple monitoring systems on that constantly beep and make noise. The patient is becoming agitated and frustrated over inability to sleep. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient in acute respiratory distress. The patient has multiple monitoring systems on that constantly beep and make noise. The patient is becoming agitated and frustrated over inability to sleep. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate for this patient?




a. Provide the patient with a therapeutic back rub.

b. Turn off the alarms on the monitoring devices.

c. Administer an opioid medication to help the patient sleep.

d. Provide the patient with earplugs.




Answer: D


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