An Older Adult Tells a Nurse That He Is Experiencing

An older adult tells a nurse that he is experiencing difficulty falling asleep, he routinely gets into bed at 8:30 PM and watches his favorite television shows until 11:00 PM, and often lies awake for hours after. Which of the following suggestions are appropriate for the nurse to give to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Go to bed only when sleepy.
B) If unable to sleep within a reasonable time (15-20 minutes) , get out of bed and pursue relaxing activities.
C) Engage in moderate exercise to induce fatigue.
D) Do not watch television or work in bed.
E) If unable to sleep, engage in enjoyable activities on the computer.

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