Eighty-year-old Mrs.West feels that she has trouble falling asleep at night.She typically gets about 6 or 7 hours of sleep every 24 hours.What should she do about this?
A) take a sleeping pill every night
B) sleep with the bedroom lights on
C) drink an alcoholic beverage before bedtime
D) relax and remind herself that her sleep patterns are normal

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is normal for older adults to experience changes in their sleep patterns, including difficulty falling asleep. Mrs. West should try to relax and remind herself that her sleep patterns are normal for her age. Taking a sleeping pill every night or drinking an alcoholic beverage before bedtime can have negative side effects and should not be the first solution. Sleeping with the bedroom lights on can also disrupt sleep.

Eighty-Year-Old Mrs