Question

chapter 18: comfort, rest, and sleep
a nurse is working with an older adult client who has been diagnosed with onset insomnia and informs the nurse about waking at least once during the night. what actions by the nurse can help promote adequate sleep? select all that apply.
the nurse helps the client come up with a bedtime routine that can be implemented each night.
the nurse encourages the client to minimize caffeine intake several hours prior to bedtime.
the nurse advises the client to exercise no closer than 6 hours to bedtime.
the nurse encourages the client to remove the television from the bedroom.

Explanation:

• A bedtime routine helps signal the body it's time to sleep.
• Caffeine is a stimulant; minimizing intake before bed aids sleep.
• Exercise too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep.
• Removing distractions like a TV from the bedroom promotes better sleep.

Answer:

All options are correct.