A client tells the nurse that one result of his chronic stress is that he has considerable fatigue. He has
tried setting his alarm to give himself an extra 30 minutes of sleep each morning but feels no better.
The nurse should suggest that
a. "You may need to speak to your doctor about taking a sedative.".
b. "Keep doing what you have started. It takes a while to develop new sleep habits.".
c. "Try going to bed a half hour earlier than usual and getting up at your regular
time.".
d. "Waking up to music, rather than an alarm, is often helpful in promoting
relaxation.".
ANS: C
Sleeping later in the morning is rarely helpful. It often disturbs circadian rhythms. Going to bed
earlier and arising at the usual time alleviates fatigue more effectively. Option A: Sedatives may
disrupt sleep to a greater degree in the long run. Option B: This method results in circadian rhythm
disturbance. Option D is not evidence based.
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