Sleep habits

NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort
Select all that apply
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which changes should the nurse suggest to an adult who has difficulty sleeping at night? Select all that apply.

Keep a regular wake time each day.✓ Correct

Consistent wake times support a regular sleep schedule.
Make the bedroom cool and quiet.✓ Correct

A comfortable, quiet room supports sleep.
Move a daytime nap earlier in the afternoon.✓ Correct

Earlier naps can help when nighttime sleep is difficult.
Drink caffeinated tea immediately before bed.✗ Incorrect

Caffeine is a stimulant that can disrupt sleep.
Eat a large meal shortly before lying down.✗ Incorrect

Large meals near bedtime are discouraged.

Answer

A. Keep a regular wake time each day. · B. Make the bedroom cool and quiet. · C. Move a daytime nap earlier in the afternoon.

Rationale

A consistent schedule, a comfortable sleep setting, and earlier naps can support nighttime sleep. Stimulants and large meals close to bedtime can interfere with rest.

RememberKeep sleep times consistent and the bedroom restful.

Sources

Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency Healthy Sleep Habits National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency Healthy Sleep Habits

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