The hyperthyroid patient complains of fatigue, but still cannot get to sleep. The nurse suggests:
1. taking "cat naps" during the day.
2. adhering to a bedtime ritual.
3. drinking a cup of cocoa before bedtime.
4. mild pre-bedtime exercising.
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Bedtime rituals like a warm bath, reading, listening to music cue the body for sleep. Naps during the day may make night time sleep difficult, exercising and drinking caffeine filled drinks are stimulating and should be avoided by the person with insomnia.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 985
OBJ: 3 TOP: Hyperthyroidism Insomnia
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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