The 70-year-old woman tells the nurse, "I can go to sleep without a problem, but then I wake up in a couple of hours and can't go back to sleep." What nursing action would help promote rest and sleep in this client?
A)
Have the client develop a bedtime ritual of quiet music and a glass of wine.
B)
Evaluate whether the client perceives sleeplessness to be a serious problem.
C)
Have the client perform moderate exercises before bedtime.
D)
Encourage the client to avoid taking pain medication prior to sleep.
B
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a. somatic language c. perception b. anxiety d. therapeutic
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).