The nurse is caring for an older client with depression who has begun having trouble sleeping. In addition to antidepressants, a safe, nonpharmacologic and potentially effective adjunctive treatment for insomnia in persons with a diagnosis of depression is:

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Progressive relaxation has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of insomnia in individuals with depression. Medical meditation and alternate-nostril breathing may also be helpful, but may not be appropriate for all individuals. Watching TV before bed can actually worsen sleep quality.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client with Depression