The nurse is caring for a patient who is a well-known surgeon at the hospital. The nurse notices the ...

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The nurse acts as an advocate for the patient (who is experiencing sensory overload and would benefit from a quiet environment) by firmly and politely asking the surgeon to leave regardless of position in the hospital. A creative solution to decrease excessive environmental stimuli that prevents restful, healing sleep is to institute quiet time in ICUs. Data collected from one hospital that implemented 1 hour of quiet time daily found decreased staff and unit noise and improved patient satisfaction. The nurse should not allow anyone to enter unless the patient approves it. Security is not a necessary measure at this time. The nurse should handle the situation with professionalism when addressing the surgeon; scolding the visitor is not appropriate.