Which of the following steps should you take to optimize sleep and address elimination needs for a client diagnosed with nocturnal enuresis?
1. Restrict fluids in the evening hours.
2. Put a diaper on the client.
3. Prepare a "floor bed" as close to the bathroom as possible.
4. Keep a light on to illuminate the path to the bathroom.
ANS: 1
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