A client who reported "a problem sleeping" shows an understanding of good sleep hygiene by:
a. doing 10 pushups before bed to encourage a "pleasant tiredness."
b. seldom eating a bedtime snack.
c. engaging in computer games as a pre-bed activity.
d. limiting the afternoon nap to just 30 minutes.
ANS: D
Limiting daytime napping to 30 minutes or less is a good sleep hygiene practice. Exercise should be completed at least 4 hours before retiring while a bedtime snack is acceptable if the food is light and easily digested. Computer-focused activities are not generally encouraged as a part of a bedtime routine.
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