A 68-year-old client whose husband died 2 months ago says to the nurse, "I'm having trouble sleeping lately, even though I don't nap in the daytime. I've been using warm milk without any results." Which statement by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "So you've started having sleeping problems but no other problems?"
B. "Perhaps you should join the grieving spouses group that meets on Monday nights."
C. "Since you've lost your husband, have you experienced any other problems besides trouble sleeping?"
D. "One of the things that I've found has helped others is a small snack with your warm milk before sleep and a moderate increase in walking during the day. Is that something you could try?"
Answer: D. "One of the things that I've found has helped others is a small snack with your warm milk before sleep and a moderate increase in walking during the day. Is that something you could try?"
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