RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1489 of 2368

A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes restless and confused each evening. Which meal plan should the nurse suggest to the caregiver?

  1. A large dinner with coffee afterward
  2. Frequent cola drinks in the late afternoon
  3. A larger meal at lunch and a lighter evening meal
  4. The largest meal at bedtime to promote sleep
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Correct answer: A larger meal at lunch and a lighter evening meal

A lighter evening meal helps manage sundowning. Caffeine late in the day should be avoided.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Cognitive Impairments: SUNDOWNING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026