During an assessment, a patient states the inability to fall asleep at night. Which question should the nurse ask to help determine the reason for the patient's difficulty with sleep?
A. "What time do you usually go to bed?"
B. "What time do you get up in the morning?"
C. "Do you sleep with the television on?"
D. "How many hours a day do you work?"
Answer: C
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