The 70-Year-Old Woman Tells the Nurse, "I Can Go to Sleep

The 70-year-old woman tells the nurse, "I can go to sleep without a problem, but then I wake up in a couple of hours and can't go back to sleep". What nursing action would help promote rest and sleep in this client?

A) Encourage the client to avoid taking pain medication prior to sleep.
B) Have the client perform moderate exercises before bedtime.
C) Evaluate if the client perceives sleeplessness to be a serious problem.
D) Have the client develop a bedtime ritual of quiet music and a glass of wine.