Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
School-age child admitted 2 hr agoA nurse is planning care for a school-age child who was admitted from the emergency department 2 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote adequate sleep for the child?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Follow the child's home sleep routine to reduce anxiety. By following the child's home sleep routine, the nurse promotes familiarity and consistency, which can help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of security for the child in a new environment. This familiarity can contribute to better sleep quality for the child.
Choice B is incorrect because leaving the lights on in the child's room can disrupt the child's sleep-wake cycle and hinder their ability to fall asleep.
Choice C is incorrect because allowing the child to adjust their bedtime may lead to inconsistency and disrupt the child's sleep routine, potentially causing further anxiety.
Choice D is incorrect because providing calming activities prior to bedtime can be helpful, but it may not be as effective as maintaining the child's home sleep routine in reducing anxiety and promoting adequate sleep.
Choice B is incorrect because leaving the lights on in the child's room can disrupt the child's sleep-wake cycle and hinder their ability to fall asleep.
Choice C is incorrect because allowing the child to adjust their bedtime may lead to inconsistency and disrupt the child's sleep routine, potentially causing further anxiety.
Choice D is incorrect because providing calming activities prior to bedtime can be helpful, but it may not be as effective as maintaining the child's home sleep routine in reducing anxiety and promoting adequate sleep.