An older adult client tells the nurse that she is tired during the day because she awakens frequently during the night. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. She should avoid napping during the day
B. The only thing that will help is a sleeping pill
C. This is a normal occurrence as a person gets older
D. She needs to stay up later at night to prevent these awakenings
Ans: C. This is a normal occurrence as a person gets older
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