The nurse is answering questions after a presentation on sleep at a local senior citizens center. A woman in her late 70s asks for an opinion about the advisability of allowing her husband to nap for...

The nurse is answering questions after a presentation on sleep at a local senior citizens center. A woman in her late 70s asks for an opinion about the advisability of allowing her husband to nap for 15 to 20 minutes each afternoon. Which is the nurse’s best response?

1. “Taking an afternoon nap will interfere with his being able to sleep at night. If he’s tired in the afternoon, see if you can interest him in some type of stimulating activity to keep him awake.”

2. “He shouldn’t need to take an afternoon nap if he’s getting enough sleep at night.”

3. “Unless your husband has trouble falling asleep at night, a brief afternoon nap is fine.”

 4. “Encourage him to consume coffee or some other caffeinated beverage at lunch to prevent drowsiness in the afternoon.”