Strategies to Promote Sleep in COPD Patients

Very Hard Basic Care And Comfort Rest And Sleep

A 70-year-old patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital for acute exacerbation of symptoms. The healthcare team is focusing on optimizing the patient’s rest and sleep to enhance recovery. As the nurse, you need to identify which strategies will promote better sleep quality and contribute to the patient's comfort. Which of the following interventions should be implemented? (Select all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Encourage the patient to engage in mild physical activity during the day.

Provide a calm environment by dimming the lights and reducing noise levels.

Administer prescribed sedatives to facilitate sleep.

Teach the patient to avoid caffeine and nicotine in the evening.

Perform regular assessments of the patient's respiratory status during the night.

Promote a consistent sleep-wake schedule.

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