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Which sleep hygiene actions at bedtime can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant? (select all that apply)

a. giving the patient a backrub
b. turning on quiet music
c. dimming the lights in the patient's room
d. giving a patient a cup of coffee
e. monitoring for the effect of sleeping medication that was given

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Final answer:

The nurse can delegate giving a backrub and dimming the lights to the nursing assistant at bedtime.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to sleep hygiene guidelines, the nurse can delegate the following actions to the nursing assistant at bedtime:

  • Giving the patient a backrub
  • Dimming the lights in the patient's room

These actions promote relaxation and create a soothing environment that can aid in sleep. On the other hand, turning on quiet music, giving a patient a cup of coffee, and monitoring the effect of sleeping medication should be done by the nurse as they require specific decision-making and medication management skills.

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