A client recovering from surgery expresses difficulty sleeping due to pain and anxiety. The nurse plans to implement a non-pharmacological intervention to help the client rest. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Encourage family to visit longer to provide emotional support
Dim the lights in the room to promote relaxation
Teach the client guided imagery as a relaxation technique
Offer the client warm fluids like tea or milk before bedtime
Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that helps reduce anxiety and distract clients from pain by focusing their attention on calming, mental images. It is supported by evidence as an effective method to enhance rest and relaxation. The other options reflect interventions that, while potentially helpful in other contexts, may not be the most effective choices in this scenario. Dim lighting can improve sleep but does not directly address the pain or anxiety. Increasing visitation would likely increase stimulation, preventing rest. Providing warm fluids can be soothing but is unlikely to significantly relieve pain and anxiety.
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