Question

a client has been in the hospital for the past 10 days following the development of an infection at their surgical incision site. each morning, the client reports overwhelming fatigue and has told the nurse, \i just cant manage to get any sleep around here.\ how should the nurse first respond to this clients statement? assess the factors that the client believes contribute to the problem. educate the client on relaxation techniques and reduce noise levels on the unit. obtain a prn order for a sedative hypnotic from the clients health care provider. facilitate a change in the clients diet to ensure more carbohydrates at dinner.

Explanation:

In nursing, the first step in addressing a client's concern (like sleep issues) is assessment. Understanding what the client thinks is causing the problem (e.g., noise, pain, anxiety) is fundamental. Educating, getting a sedative order, or changing diet (without assessment) skips the crucial initial step of gathering client - specific information.

Answer:

Assess the factors that the client believes contribute to the problem.