A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with insomnia. When developing an education plan for the client, which sleep promotion intervention would the nurse implement first?
A) Encouraging the client to stop smoking
B) Instructing the client to keep regular bedtimes and rising times
C) Encouraging the client to take frequent naps
D) Administering prescribed sleep medications
Ans: B
Nonpharmacologic, health-promoting interventions are the first choice before administering pharmacologic agents. Sleep hygiene strategies, such as keeping regular times for going to bed and rising, are effective and should be encouraged. The goal is to normalize sleep patterns to improve well-being.
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