An Older Client Does Not Understand Why an Alcoholic Drink

question 25

Multiple Choice

An older client does not understand why an alcoholic drink cannot be provided before going to sleep in the evening. What should the nurse explain to the client?

• A) Alcohol has an initially depressant effect.
• B) Alcohol can increase the time needed to fall asleep.
• C) Alcohol is disruptive of the second half of the sleep cycle.
• D) Alcohol can enable an individual to sleep through the entire night.

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