A 70-year-old client is reporting to the nurse a concern over “taking

A 70-year-old client is reporting to the nurse a concern over “taking longer to fall asleep and waking up three to four times during the night.” The most therapeutic nursing response to the client’s concern is:

1. “I think you need to mention your concerns to your health care provider.”
2. “Older adults seem to need less sleep. Do you still feel rested in the morning?”
3. “I suggest that you plan for a nap in the afternoon to make up for that missed sleep.”
4. “As we age, those kinds of problems seem more common. Does this disruption in your sleep cause you to be tired or irritable?”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
An older adult awakens more often during the night, and it takes more time for an older adult to fall asleep. The answer provides an opportunity for a discussion about the effect this problem may be creating.