The Nurse Has Instituted Bedtime Routines for Patients with Dementia

Multiple Choice

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.