An 11-year-old child tells the nurse that she is having trouble falling asleep at night. What recommendations will the nurse make? Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

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"Drink a cup of warm tea at nighttime to induce sleep."
2. "Try to follow a nighttime routine."
3. "Avoid sleeping late in the morning or taking a nap."
4. "Exercise 30 minutes before bedtime to tire the body out."
5. "Darken the room at bedtime."

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Tea contains caffeine and should be avoided at bedtime.
Rationale 2: A nighttime routine warns the body that bedtime is approaching and will help the body prepare to rest.
Rationale 3: When you can't sleep at night, the tendency is to sleep until noon the next day or take a nap in the afternoon. Both activities will inhibit sleep the following night.
Rationale 4: Exercising immediately before going to bed will stimulate the body and keep the child awake.
Rationale 5: Light in the room can interfere with a deep sleep.
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