Which of the following instructions does the nurse give the patient in teaching methods to promote positive sleep habits at home?

A) Use the bedroom only for sleep or sexual activity.
B) Eat a large meal 1 to 2 hours before bedtime.
C) Exercise vigorously before bedtime.
D) Stay in bed if sleep does not come after 30 minutes.

The nurse should explain that if possible,the bedroom should not be used for intensive studying,snacking,TV watching,or other nonsleep activity,other than sexual activity.The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid heavy meals for 3 hours before bedtime;a light snack may help.The nurse should instruct the patient to try to exercise daily,preferably in the morning or afternoon,and to avoid vigorous exercise in the evening within 2 hours of bedtime.The patient who does not fall asleep within 30 minutes of going to bed should be advised by the nurse to rise and do some quiet activity until he or she feels sleepy enough to return to bed.