The client who is about to be discharged asks the nursing student for suggestions on how to improve the quality of her sleep so that she can wake feeling refreshed in the morning
The nurse reviews the client's history and makes which of the following suggestions? (Select all that apply.) 1. Adjust the temperature in the room to a comfortable level
2. Change the time of aerobic exercise to one hour prior to sleep
3. A cup of tea before bed is relaxing
4. Limit the use of alcohol to early in the evening
5. Do not smoke before bedtime
1. Adjust the temperature in the room to a comfortable level
4. Limit the use of alcohol to early in the evening
5. Do not smoke before bedtime
Rationale: A comfortable room temperature will promote sleep. Alcohol interferes with REM sleep and should be consumed well before bedtime. Nicotine is a stimulant and may prevent the client from falling asleep. Exercise within a few hours of bedtime acts as a stimulant and can cause the client to be unable to sleep. Tea contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. The nurse could suggest noncaffeinated tea before bedtime unless this causes the client to wake during the night to urinate.
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