An older patient asks the nurse for medication to promote sleep. What is the best alternative to sleep sedatives that the nurse can suggest?
A) Watch television before going to bed
B) Drink some wine before going to bed
C) Take a warm bath before going to bed
D) Avoid eating carbohydrates before going to bed
C
Feedback:
A warm bath is the best alternative. Television is likely not as relaxing as a bath. Alcohol is a depressant and may help the patient go to sleep but will probably not promote quality of the sleep. A person should eat carbohydrates before sleep because they tend to raise the serotonin level, which could have a sedating effect.
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