Question

question 96
1 pts
a patient with insomnia is interested in nonmedication treatments. what should the pmhnp recommend?
melatonin supplements
sleep hygiene education
antihistamines
increase caffeine intake

Explanation:

• Melatonin supplements are a form of medication (supplement) and not non - medication treatment in the context of non - pharmacological approaches.
• Sleep hygiene education involves teaching patients about habits like regular sleep schedules, comfortable sleep environment, etc., which is a non - medication treatment for insomnia.
• Antihistamines are medications (used for allergies but also have sedative effects in some cases) and are not non - medication treatment.
• Increasing caffeine intake would worsen insomnia as caffeine is a stimulant.

Answer:

B. Sleep hygiene education