Practice Question
A nurse is teaching about methods to promote sleep to a client who has insomnia. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"Avoid eating heavy meals 3 hours before bedtime."
Rationale:
💎 Heavy meals close to bedtime can increase gastric activity and cause indigestion, which interferes with the body’s ability to transition into a restful sleep state.
💎 Allowing 3 hours before sleep gives the body time to complete most digestive processes, reducing discomfort and nocturnal awakenings.
💎 This practice supports circadian rhythm regulation by avoiding metabolic stimulation at a time when the body should be winding down.
💎 Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms are also minimized when meals are consumed earlier, promoting a more restful sleep.
💎 Teaching the client healthy sleep hygiene like meal timing is a key non-pharmacological intervention for insomnia management.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Capstone Exam(s)
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