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Sleep Pattern Disturbance

Sleep Pattern Disturbance

Related To
  • Impaired oxygen transport
  • Impaired elimination
  • Impaired metabolism
  • Immobility
  • Medication
  • Hospitalization
  • Lack of exercise
  • Anxiety response
  • Life-style disruptions

As evidenced by

Major :
  • Difficulty falling or remaining a sleep
Minor :
  • Fatigue on awakening or during the day
  • Dozing during the day
  • Agitation
  • Mood alterations

Outcome :

The patient will:
  • Demonstrate an optimal balance of rest and activity A.E.B. ___ hours of uninterrupted sleep at night.
  • Remain awake during the day.

Nursing Interventions
  • Explore with patient potential contributing factors.
  • Maintain bedtime routine per patient preference.
  • Takes sleeping pill as ordered by a physician.
  • Provide comfort measures to induce sleep:
  • Void before retiring.
  • Coordinate treatment/meds to limit interruptions during sleep period.
  • Limit the amount and length of daytime sleeping
  • Increase daytime activity
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