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A 75-Year-Old Man Tells the Nurse That He Has Difficulty

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A 75-year-old man tells the nurse that he has difficulty staying asleep during the night. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?


A) "Older adults need as much sleep as middle-age and younger adults. Let's talk about your sleep patterns."
B) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner to prescribe a sleeping pill for you."
C) "Taking naps during the day can help relieve excessive fatigue and will help you sleep better."
D) "Let's talk about your sleep schedule and things that may prevent you from getting a restful night's sleep."

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