An older patient with multiple health problems asks the nurse for advice about recurrent insomnia. Which statement made by the nurse is most accurate?
A) "Caffeine obviously makes it hard for you to sleep, while a moderate amount of alcohol at bedtime is useful.".
B) "You should try over-the-counter sleep aides for several weeks before you move on to prescription options.".
C) "It's very normal for the quality of sleep to decrease with age, so this is usually a problem that requires accommodation rather than treatment.".
D) "A lot of medications have the potential to interfere with sleep, so it would be useful to review your medications with your physician or a pharmacist.".
D
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Numerous medications are noted to be detrimental to sleep in older adults. Nonprescription sleep aides carry risks, and alcohol is not a recommended intervention. While sleep quality does decrease with age, this does not mean that measure cannot be taken to address the problem.
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