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CharlieWard · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A middle-age adult man has just started an exercise program. What would the nurse teach him about timing of exercise and sleep?

A) Exercising immediately before bedtime enhances ability to sleep
B) Exercising within two hours of bedtime can hinder ability to sleep
C) The time of day does not matter; exercise facilitates sleep
D) The fatigue from exercise may be a hindrance to sleep

Question 2

Based onthe circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing which chemical?

A) Neonephrine
B) Seratonin
C) Melatonin
D) Dopamine

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Moderate exercise is a healthy way to promote sleep, but exercise that occurs within a two-hour interval before normal bedtime can hinder sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Based on the circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing melatonin (a natural chemical produced at night that decreases wakefulness and promotes sleep).