The nurse is discussing sleep enhancing strategies with a client who is experiencing insomnia. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Eat right before you go to bed as long as it is something rich that will make you sleepy.
B) Try exercising a bit right before your bedtime so you will feel tired and sleepy.
C) Drinking a warm cup of tea right before bedtime will help to relax you.
D) Establish a regular time for going to bed and getting up in the morning.
Question 2
The nurse is working with a patient who will be signing a commitment to treatment statement. After teaching the patient about this statement, the nurse determines the need for additional instruction when the patient states which of the following?
A) Signing this statement means that I will not commit suicide.
B) I am agreeing to get emergency treatment if I have suicidal thoughts.
C) I will be open and honest about my feelings about treatment.
D) I am agreeing to participate in the necessary treatment for my condition
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