An older patient being treated for symptoms of seasonal allergies reports to the nurse that although she is careful about her caffeine intake,she has been having trouble getting to sleep at night.The nurse responds most appropriately to this patient when stating:

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Over-the-counter medications that interfere with sleep include nasal decongestants containing amphetamine-like substances.This is most important for this patient who has allergies.Food labels do not always contain information on caffeine.Although there are different causes of sleep disturbances,this options does not really give the patient useful information.

An Older Patient Being Treated for Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies