Question

the nurse manager in an acute care facility has received client evaluations in which the clients have reported excessive noise that interfered with their rest. the nurse manager and nursing staff plan to take the following actions. which action will most assist clients in obtaining rest? adjust the temperature of the room to 74°f (23.3°c) and provide a blanket. post signs for quiet and turn down hall lights during formal quiet times. ensure clients are offered prescribed sleeping medications at bedtime. provide a small carbohydrate snack or juice prior to hours of sleep.

Explanation:

The problem is about addressing excessive noise interfering with clients' rest. The key is to find an action that directly reduces noise. Adjusting room temperature and providing a blanket (first option) addresses comfort but not noise. Offering sleeping medications (third option) is a chemical approach and not directly related to noise reduction. Providing a snack (fourth option) is about nutrition before sleep, not noise. Posting quiet signs and dimming hall lights (second option) directly targets noise reduction by creating a quieter environment.

Answer:

Post signs for quiet and turn down hall lights during formal quiet times.