A patient with a sleep-wake disorder tells the nurse that she has been drinking a couple glasses of wine before bed to make herself sleepy. What is the best response by the nurse?

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4. People with severe insomnia should avoid alcohol because even though it contributes to bedtime sleepiness, it causes an individual to awaken later in the night. The other statements are not helpful to the patient with severe insomnia.

A Patient with a Sleep-Wake Disorder Tells the Nurse That