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Lack of Sleep Due to Hospitalization
Prevention of Sleep Problems in the Hospital
People should tell their doctor or nurse that they are having problems sleeping. Solutions may include Modifying beeping alarms on equipment Transferring people to another room if their roommate is snoring Giving people medications to control pain, to promote sleep, or to relieve anxiety Using ear plugs When possible, scheduling assessments and interventions by hospital staff to minimize sleep interruptions If people are improving, they can ask their doctor whether waking them at night to measure vital signs is necessary. 