A nurse plans the care for an older adult man who consumes two alcoholic beverages each evening. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
A) Allow for a later bedtime.
B) Encourage the client to cease all alcohol intake.
C) Monitor for nocturnal awakenings.
D) Watch for an increased rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Ans: C
Alcohol consumption is associated with both initial drowsiness and increased numbers of awakenings during the night, as well as overall decreases in both total sleep time and REM sleep. Individuals who are accustomed to the depressant effect of alcohol are prone to insomnia once they stop consuming it.
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