Seventy-Year-Old Mr

question 18

Multiple Choice

Seventy-year-old Mr.Markson tells the nurse,"I can go to sleep without a problem,but then I wake up in a couple of hours and can't go back to sleep." What nursing action would help promote rest and sleep in this client?

• A)Have Mr.Markson develop a bedtime ritual of quiet music and a glass of wine
• B)Encourage Mr.Markson to avoid taking pain medication prior to sleep
• C)Evaluate if Mr.Markson perceives sleeplessness to be a serious problem
• D)Have Mr.Markson perform moderate exercises before bedtime

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