Anurse caring for patients in a busy hospital environment should implement which recommendation to promote sleep? a. Keep the room light dimmed during the day. b. Keep the room cool. c. Keep the door of the room open. d. Offer a sleep aid medication to patients on a regular basis.

Anurse caring for patients in a busy hospital environment should implement which recommendation to promote sleep? a. Keep the room light dimmed during the day. b. Keep the room cool. c. Keep the door of the room open. d. Offer a sleep aid medication to patients on a regular basis.

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