A patient whose spouse recently died is having difficulty falling asleep and does not want to take any prescription medications to induce sleep.How should the nurse respond? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) "Walking 2Â?3 miles or engaging in some other exercise every morning can enhance sleep."
B) "There are alternative methods to treat insomnia,such as yoga,meditation,and massage therapy."
C) "Eating a large meal at bedtime will help induce sleep."
D) "Avoid caffeinated beverages,nicotine,and alcohol immediately prior to bedtime."
E) "Count sheep after lying down in order to enhance sleep."
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