An older client is having difficulty sleeping. What can the nurse instruct the client to help improve the client's sleep? Select all that apply.
1. Do not nap during the day.
2. Take a walk an hour before going to sleep.
3. Have a glass of wine before going to sleep.
4. Avoid reading or watching television in bed.
5. If unable to sleep, get up and go to another room.
1. Do not nap during the day.
4. Avoid reading or watching television in bed.
5. If unable to sleep, get up and go to another room.
Explanation: 1. One action to improve sleep is to avoid napping during the day.
2. Activity should be restricted to 3 hours before going to sleep.
3. Alcohol has been found to disrupt sleep and should be avoided.
4. The bed should be used for sex or sleep and not for reading or watching television.
5. One action to improve sleep is to get up and go to another room if unable to sleep.
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