A middle-age adult man has just started an exercise program. What would the nurse teach him about timing of exercise and sleep?
A) Exercising immediately before bedtime enhances ability to sleep
B) Exercising within two hours of bedtime can hinder ability to sleep
C) The time of day does not matter; exercise facilitates sleep
D) The fatigue from exercise may be a hindrance to sleep
Ans: B
Moderate exercise is a healthy way to promote sleep, but exercise that occurs within a two-hour interval before normal bedtime can hinder sleep.
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