A nurse is teaching a community group good sleep hygiene practices. Steps that individuals can take to improve their sleep include (Select all that apply)
a. allowing for one or two restful daytime naps per day.
b. avoiding vigorous exercise within 3 hours of bedtime.
c. establishing a regular bedtime routine associated with preparing for sleep.
d. if you wake at night, work quietly in bed and avoid getting up.
e. maintaining a regular sleep-wake pattern throughout the week.
B, C, E
In addition to the correct answers, the National Sleep Foundation recommends no daytime nap-ping; avoiding stimulants too close to bedtime; avoiding large meals within 3 hours of bedtime; getting adequate sunlight during the day; associating your bed only with sleep, not work or TV; and ensuring a quality sleep environment with comfortable clothes, bedding, temperature, and light levels.
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One effect of the use of block grants was a:
a. reduction of federal expenditures. b. decreased ability of states to spend money on programming. c. guaranteed continuation of programs with demonstrated effectiveness. d. shift from hospital-based to communi-ty-based nursing care.
The client receives methotrexate (Rheumatrex). The nurse assesses for side effects of this drug. Which side effects are a primary concern for the nurse?
1. Hyperglycemia and fatigue 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Hypertension and seizures 4. Ulcerative stomatitis and diarrhea