The nurse is caring for a client who is about to be discharged from the hospital. The client asks the nurse for suggestions on how to improve the quality of sleep in order to wake feeling refreshed in the morning
After reviewing the client's medical history, which suggestions by the nurse are appropriate?
Select all that apply.
A) Limiting the use of alcohol to early in the evening
B) Having a cup of tea before bed in order to enhance relaxation
C) Adjusting the room temperature to a comfortable level for sleep
D) Changing the time of aerobic exercise to 1 hour prior to sleep
E) Limiting cigarette smoking before bedtime
Answer: A, C, E
Alcohol interferes with REM sleep, and its consumption should be limited to well before bedtime. A comfortable room temperature will promote sleep. Nicotine is a stimulant and may prevent the client from falling asleep. Exercise close to bedtime acts as a stimulant and can cause the client to be unable to sleep. Tea contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. The nurse could suggest non-caffeinated tea before bedtime unless this causes the client to wake during the night to urinate.
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