Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The most helpful intervention by the nurse for a hospitalized child who is having difficulty falling asleep would be to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C, keeping a night light on in the room. This intervention provides a comforting and familiar environment for the child, reducing fear of the dark and promoting relaxation conducive to falling asleep. Juice and cookies (A) may disrupt sleep due to sugar content. Bringing a favorite blanket or pillow (B) may help with comfort but may not address the primary issue of falling asleep. Turning off all lights (D) can increase anxiety in the child.