A nurse assesses a client who reports waking up feeling very tired, even after 8 hours of good sleep. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Contact the provider for a prescription for sleep medication.
b. Tell the client not to drink beverages with caffeine before bed.
c. Educate the client to sleep upright in a reclining chair.
d. Ask the client if he or she has ever been evaluated for sleep apnea.
ANS: D
Clients are usually unaware that they have sleep apnea, but it should be suspected in people who have persistent daytime sleepiness and report waking up tired. Causes of the problem should be assessed before the client is offered suggestions for treatment.
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