A Patient Reports Difficulty Falling Asleep Most Nights and Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient reports difficulty falling asleep most nights and is constantly fatigued. The patient does not want to take medications to help with sleep. What non-pharmacologic measure will the nurse recommend?

• A) "Exercise in the evening to promote bedtime fatigue."
• B) "Get out of bed at the same time each morning."
• C) "Have a glass of wine at bedtime to help you relax."
• D) "Take daytime naps to minimize daytime fatigue."

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Groupthink

A tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Deindividuation

A psychological state occurring in group contexts that results in a loss of self-awareness and diminished feelings of personal responsibility, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

Individuality

The quality or character of a particular person that distinguishes them from others of the same kind, encouraging individual traits and freedoms.