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Lack of Sleep Due to Hospitalization
Introduction
Sleeping in the hospital can be difficult for many reasons, including An uncomfortable hospital bed The illness itself Emotional stress and anxiety about the illness Pain after surgery or due to other conditions Noise in the hospital (such as beeping alarms, staff members talking in the hallways, equipment being moved, or a roommate who snores) Interruptions during the night to measure vital signs (such as temperature and blood pressure), take blood, change intravenous (IV) lines, or give medications As a result, many people are discharged from the hospital feeling more tired than when they entered the hospital. (See also Problems Due to Hospitalization .) 