An older client does not understand why an alcoholic drink cannot be provided before going to sleep in the evening. What should the nurse explain to the client?
1. Alcohol has an initially depressant effect.
2. Alcohol can increase the time needed to fall asleep.
3. Alcohol is disruptive of the second half of the sleep cycle.
4. Alcohol can enable an individual to sleep through the entire night.
3. Alcohol is disruptive of the second half of the sleep cycle.
Explanation: 1. Alcohol has an initial stimulating effect.
2. Alcohol reduces the amount of time needed to fall asleep.
3. Alcohol use at bedtime is associated with disruption during the second portion of the sleep cycle.
4. Since alcohol disrupts the second portion of the sleep cycle, it does not enable an individual to sleep through the entire night.
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