A Client Whose Spouse Recently Died Is Having Difficulty Falling

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client whose spouse recently died is having difficulty falling asleep and does not want to take any prescription medications to induce sleep.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Select all that apply.

• A)"Walking 2-3 miles or engaging in some other exercise every morning can enhance sleep."
• 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:

Conscious Behaviors

Actions and responses that involve awareness and purposeful decision-making.

Association

A connection or linkage between two ideas, concepts, or events, often based on prior experience or learning.

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A learning process in which a person observes and models another's behavior, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

Conscious Thoughts

Mental processes of which an individual is aware, involving reasoning, perception, and active cognition.