A nurse is teaching a client measures to help relieve sleeplessness. Which would be the highest priority teaching point during the instructional session?
a. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages before sleep.
b. Perform strenuous exercise before bedtime.
c. Drink lots of fluids before bedtime.
d. Eat a heavy meal before bedtime.
ANS: A
Sleep is likely to be induced by the avoidance of beverages containing caffeine before sleep.
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