When Talking to a Client About Sleep Patterns, One of the Most

question 11

Multiple Choice

When talking to a client about sleep patterns, one of the most important interventions the nurse can suggest for clients who are having difficulty sleeping is to

• A)eat a small snack before bedtime.
• B)take an over-the-counter sleep aid such as melatonin.
• C)set a routine time to go to bed and a routine time to get out of bed.
• D)do a calming activity in bed before trying to sleep, such as reading a book.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customer defaults.

Bad Debt Expense

The estimated amount of credit sales that are not expected to be collected, representing potential loss to the company.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to account for bad debts, where estimated uncollectible accounts are expensed, adjusting the accounts receivable balance.

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments due to a company from its customers for delivered or utilized goods and services.