A client in a family practice office asks questions about how to sleep better at night. Which statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed?
1. "I plan to work out right before going to bed so I am good and tired."
2. "I will try to avoid daytime napping."
3. "I will listen to relaxing music to decrease stress before going to bed."
4. "I need to cut back on my four daily cups of coffee."
ANS: 1
Option 2, 3, and 4 are all good sleep hygiene. Option 1 is incorrect since physical exercise before bed is not helpful for sleep, and therefore more teaching is needed.
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