The patient is in a coma following evacuation of an acute subdural hematoma. Which intervention does the nurse utilize to increase the patient's level of consciousness?

Arrange visits by family and friends. The patient in a coma may benefit from a regular and consistent presence of support systems, such as family members and friends. The sensory stimulation of family and friends may help patient improve their level of consciousness. Leaving the door open is unhelpful. Fresh flowers at the bedside are likely to be too subtle to affect the patient's condition. Keeping lights and sound to a minimum promotes healing but does not necessarily promote an increase in the patient's level of consciousness.

The patient is in a coma following evacuation of an acute subdura...

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