An older client reports insomnia. What is the best suggestion the nurse can offer this client?
1. "Taking a nap during the day might help you catch up."
2. "During the week, wake up at the same time every day."
3. "Drink a little liquor or wine just prior to bedtime."
4. "Stay busy during the daytime with social and physical activities."
4. "Stay busy during the daytime with social and physical activities."
Explanation: 1. Generally, the amount of sleep needed is about the same for the youth, middle-aged, and older adult. Though naps work well for some people, it often has the effect of preventing good nighttime sleep.
2. Good sleep patterns include waking and going to sleep at the same time every day, including the weekends.
3. Alcohol can help someone get to sleep, but usually has the effect of disrupting the length of sleep.
4. Staying active helps improve positive energy, makes a clear difference between daytime and nighttime, reduces depression, exposes the person to more daylight usually, and generally helps establish a better daily rhythm.
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