The nurse suggests the use of meditation before bedtime for a patient diagnosed with a sleep-wake disorder. Which type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is the nurse suggesting?

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3. Meditation and imagery training are aimed at reducing tension and promoting relaxation at bedtime. Sleep hygiene refers to health practices and behaviors that promote sleep. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is directed at changing misconceptions about insomnia and keeping people from stressing about it during the day. Stimulus control therapy involves a set of specific instructions to the patient about bedtime and controlling the environment.

The Nurse Suggests the Use of Meditation Before Bedtime for a Patient