A 77-year-old woman reports that she has difficulty sleeping.The nurse asks her for a history of her sleep problems.What instruction should the nurse include in suggestions to improve her sleep?
A) Take several daytime naps if you cannot sleep at night.
B) Try a glass of wine at bedtime.
C) Include 10 minutes of moderately strenuous exercise before going to bed.
D) Use the bed only for sleep or sex.

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Improved sleep hygiene should improve the client's sleep.The bed should only be used for sleep and sex.Other activities in bed can add to the difficulty with sleeping.Daytime napping may interfere with the ability to sleep at night.Alcohol has been found to disrupt REM sleep.The hour before going to bed should be a time where the individual refrains from strenuous activities,calms herself,and prepares for the onset of sleep.

A 77-Year-Old Woman Reports That She Has Difficulty Sleeping