PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alex complains of chronic insomnia. He has had a medical check-up and is healthy, yet he has difficulty falling asleep. What is the best advice you can give in this situation?
A
Have a glass of wine right before bedtime.
B
Go to the doctor and get a prescription for sleeping pills.
C
Go to bed at the same time every evening and wake up at the same time in the morning.
D
Do some strenuous exercise right before going to bed.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nurse’s first action should be assessment of the patient for factors that may contribute to poor sleep quality or daytime fatigue such as the use of OTC medications. The other actions may be appropriate, but assessment is needed first to choose appropriate interventions to improve the patient’s sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following would be bad advice for someone who is suffering from insomnia? Go to bed only when you are sleepy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Establish a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine. Relax your body. Make your bedroom conducive to sleep. Put clocks in your bedroom out of sight. Avoid caffeine after noon, and limit alcohol to 1 drink several hours before bedtime. Avoid smoking. Get regular exercise. Go to bed only when you’re sleepy. More items

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