Seventy-year-old Mr.Markson 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?

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Evaluating Mr. Markson's perception of his sleeplessness as a serious problem is important because it will help the nurse identify the severity of the issue and develop interventions accordingly. It is not recommended to encourage the use of alcohol or to perform exercises before bedtime as they can actually interfere with sleep. Avoiding pain medication before sleep may also be important, but it is not the best choice in this scenario as it does not address Mr. Markson's main concern.

Seventy-Year-Old Mr