A 77-Year-Old Woman Reports That She Has Difficulty Sleeping

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 77-year-old woman reports that she has difficulty sleeping.The nurse asks her for a history of her sleep problems.What instruction should the nurse include in suggestions to improve her sleep?

• A) Take several daytime naps if you cannot sleep at night.
• B) Try a glass of wine at bedtime.
• C) Include 10 minutes of moderately strenuous exercise before going to bed.
• D) Use the bed only for sleep or sex.

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Definitions:

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Legal principle holding a spouse responsible for providing the necessary expenses of the family, like food, shelter, and medical care.

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Property

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