An older adult tells the nurse that he keeps waking up during the night. Which of the following statements made by the client is related to a risk factor for disturbed sleep?

A) "I take my Zoloft as soon as I get up in the morning."
B) "I walk for half an hour after I eat breakfast."
C) "I limit my coffee intake to one cup of regular in the morning."
D) "I think the arthritis in my hips is getting worse."


D

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