The hospitalized client requests a bedtime snack. Which food should th

The hospitalized client requests a bedtime snack. Which food should the nurse offer this client?

1. Hot chocolate
2. Tea and crackers
3. Cereal with milk
4. Chips and salsa

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hot chocolate contains caffeine, which can cause wakefulness and nocturia.
Rationale 2: Tea contains caffeine, which can cause wakefulness and nocturia.
Rationale 3: The nurse should offer the client a light carbohydrate (cereal) and milk.
Rationale 4: Chips and salsa is a spicy snack, and may cause gastrointestinal upsets that disturb sleep.