RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 170 of 2368

A client with trouble sleeping says, "A glass of wine helps me fall asleep." What is the nurse's best response?

  1. "Alcohol can make you fall asleep faster but causes lighter sleep, so you may wake more at night."
  2. "Alcohol deepens your sleep and helps you stay asleep, so a glass of wine is a good choice."
  3. "Alcohol is the best treatment for chronic insomnia, so a small glass nightly is advised."
  4. "Alcohol increases REM sleep, which is restorative, so your sleep quality will improve."
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Correct answer: "Alcohol can make you fall asleep faster but causes lighter sleep, so you may wake more at night."

Alcohol triggers lighter sleep, which makes waking during the night more likely.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: Sleep Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026