A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports difficulty sleeping. Which initial intervention does the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Offering the client a sleeping pill at night
B. Providing the client with a snack at bedtime
C. Asking the client what is done to prepare for sleep
D. Leaving the television in the client's room on at a very low volume
Ans: C. Asking the client what is done to prepare for sleep
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