The nurse has instituted bedtime routines for patients with dementia in a long-term care facility.What assessment findings best indicate the program is effective?
A)Patients are more alert and oriented during the day.
B)Patients fall asleep within 20 to 30 minutes of going to bed.
C)Patients appear happier and more interested in activities.
D)Patients on diuretics awake less often during the night.

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The fact that patients are falling asleep within 20 to 30 minutes of going to bed indicates that the bedtime routines are effective in promoting sleep. This is a clear and measurable outcome that can be attributed to the intervention. The other answer choices are more subjective and could be influenced by factors other than the bedtime routines.

The Nurse Has Instituted Bedtime Routines for Patients with Dementia