Early Learning, Supportive Care 20, 30
ELSC62
Module 62: Patient Comfort (Optional)
Outcome
Explain ways to promote patient comfort and sleep.
Indicators
| (a) | Recognize that comfort is personal to each person and based on past experiences. |
| (b) | Identify elements in a room that promote patient well-being (e.g., temperature, ventilation, odors, noise, lighting, feelings of safety). |
| (c) | Describe why comfort and well-being are important. |
| (d) | Explain why rest and sleep are important. |
| (e) | Identify factors that affect sleep (e.g., illness, nutrition, exercise, medications). |
| (f) | Discuss ways to address social and emotional needs of patients winding down to sleep (e.g., spending time, talking with patients). |
| (g) | Suggest care plan measures that promote sleep (e.g., comfortable room temperature, clean linens, darkened room, bed positioning). |
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