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A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports only sleeping a few hours each night.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep? .

"You should drink a glass of wine 1 hour before you go to bed.”.

"You should take a nap after lunch.”. .

"You should eat a meal just prior to bedtime.”. .

"You should limit yourself to two caffeinated beverages per day.”. .

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale:

Alcohol can interfere with sleep patterns and should not be used as a sleep aid.

Choice B rationale:

Napping can make it harder to fall asleep at night.

Choice C rationale:

Eating just before bedtime can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep.

Choice D rationale:

Limiting caffeine intake can help improve sleep, as caffeine is a stimulant that can interfere with the ability to fall asleep.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

This statement is generalizing the client’s feelings, which can lead to a lack of individualized care.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is not acknowledging the client’s feelings of grief, which can lead to a lack of trust in the nurse-client relationship.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is self-disclosing personal information, which can lead to boundary violations in the nurse-client relationship.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is encouraging the client to express their feelings, which can help in the grieving process.

A. Hypomagnesemia B. Hypokalemia. C. Muscle wasting. D. Lanugo.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Hypomagnesemia is not a common finding in clients with bulimia nervosa.

Choice B rationale:

Hypokalemia is a common finding due to purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, which can lead to loss of potassium.

Choice C rationale:

Muscle wasting is more commonly associated with anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa.

Choice D rationale:

Lanugo, or fine body hair, is also more commonly associated with anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa.

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Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to promote sleep? .