Malcolm is a 57-year-old farmer who has recently begun having difficulty falling asleep. His nurse asks him about recent changes in his lifestyle
Which of the following lifestyle changes is probably not responsible for the change in his sleeping pattern? A. Change in mealtime
B. Recent weight loss
C. Change in bowel habits
D. New mattress
C
Eating a large, heavy, and/or spicy meal within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime sometimes results in in-digestion that interferes with sleep. Weight loss or weight gain influences sleep patterns. The physical environment in which a person sleeps has a significant influence on the ability to fall and remain asleep.
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