The nurse is preparing to discuss the management of the sleeping disor

The nurse is preparing to discuss the management of the sleeping disorder narcolepsy.

In addition to the prescription of stimulants and antidepressants, which of the following non-pharmaceutical strategies should be included and shared with the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Wine with meals
2. Regular use of a sauna
3. Light but high-protein meals
4. Regular use of chewing gum
5. Adoption of a regular exercise routine
6. Brief daytime naps of 20 minutes or less

ANSWER

ANS: 3, 4, 5, 6
Narcoleptics may be helped by brief daytime naps no longer than 20 minutes, a regular exercise program, avoiding shifts in sleep, eating light meals high in protein, practicing deep breathing, chewing gum, and taking vitamins. Clients with narcolepsy need to avoid factors that increase drowsiness (e.g., alcohol, heavy meals, exhausting activities, long-distance driving, and long pe-riods of sitting in hot, stuffy rooms).