Five Years After a Major Flood,a 52-Year-Old Woman Visits the Family

Five years after a major flood,a 52-year-old woman visits the family nurse practitioner (FNP) complaining primarily of inability to sleep but also of trouble concentrating on her job and household tasks and lack of interest in her former hobbies.Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A) Ask whether she has any other menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
B) Ask whether she has frequent nightmares or intrusive memories about the flood.
C) Suggest ferrous sulfate for anemia,which may be the underlying cause of the symptoms.
D) Suggest hot cocoa and relaxation exercises to help the woman sleep and regain her vigor.