During a routine physical, a 34-year-old patient who works two jobs and has a young child mentions that she gets about 5 hours of sleep most nights. A nurse could appropriately follow up by saying:
A) "That's very understandable, given everything that you need to do each day. I hope you are able to catch up on your sleep on your days off."
B) "Five hours of sleep is not quite enough, since most adults need at least 6 hours of sleep a night. Can you arrange your schedule so you can go to bed an hour earlier or get up an hour later?"
C) "That is concerning because not getting enough sleep increases your risk for accidents and can make it harder to make good decisions and maintain emotional stability. Can we talk about how you could get more sleep to ensure the safety of yourself and your child?"
D) "Most adults need about 8 hours of sleep a night. You should speak to your doctor about getting a prescription for a medication that will help you sleep."
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Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

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The nurse should express concern and discuss the potential risks of not getting enough sleep with the patient. They should also offer solutions for getting more sleep to help ensure the safety of the patient and their child. Option A is dismissive and does not offer any helpful solutions. Option B is also helpful, but it only suggests adjusting the patient's schedule and does not address the potential risks of not getting enough sleep. Option D is not appropriate as medication should not be the first solution for sleep problems.

During a Routine Physical, a 34-Year-Old Patient Who Works Two