A client tells the nurse about having problems falling and staying asleep.What should the nurse ask the client to gain more information about this client problem?
(Select all that apply)
A)"How often does this happen?"
B)"How much coffee do you drink each day?"
C)"How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?"
D)"When do you eat your evening meal?"
E)"What have you done to deal with this sleeping problem?"

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A) Asking about the frequency of the problem can help the nurse understand how severe the issue is and if it is an ongoing or occasional problem.
B) Drinking coffee, especially close to bedtime, can disrupt sleep patterns and make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
C) Understanding how the client feels in the morning can give insight into the quality of sleep they are getting.
D) While eating habits may impact sleep, it is not directly related to the client's difficulty falling and staying asleep.
E) Learning about what previous actions the client has taken to manage their sleep problem can give insight into potential interventions that may or may not have been effective.

A Client Tells the Nurse About Having Problems Falling and Staying