The client reports difficulty sleeping and awakening several times during the night.What intervention should the nurse recommend for the client when unable to sleep?
A)Get out of bed,go into another room,and pursue some relaxing activity until drowsy.
B)Get out of bed,go into another room,and exercise until tired before trying to go back to sleep.
C)Sit in bed and watch the bedroom television until drowsy.
D)Stay in bed with eyes closed and do some mental arithmetic until sleepy.

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Getting out of bed and engaging in relaxing activities such as reading or listening to calming music can help the client overcome difficulty sleeping. It is important to avoid stimulating activities such as exercising or watching TV, which can actually make it harder to fall asleep. Mental arithmetic may also not be helpful as it can be a mentally stimulating activity.

The Client Reports Difficulty Sleeping and Awakening Several Times During