A Patient Whose Spouse Recently Died Is Having Difficulty Falling

question 27

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) "Make certain your bedroom is nice and warm."
• 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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Definitions:

Fibrous

Composed of or characterized by fibres, especially in the context of connective tissues.

Elastic

A property of materials that can return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.

Osseous Union

The process by which the ends of broken bones heal and fuse together through the formation of new bone tissue.