A patient has difficulty sleeping well. The patient says, "I wake up a lot during the night and feel tired when I get up in the morning." Which finding best indicates that interventions to improve sleep were effective?
1. The patient is compliant with self-administration of hypnotic medications.
2. The patient has not experienced any falls or injuries.
3. The patient verbalizes an understanding of the causes of insomnia.
4. The patient reports an increased sense of feeling rested.
Correct Answer: 4
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