The 80-Year-Old Man Complains That When He Goes to Bed

Multiple Choice

The 80-year-old man complains that when he goes to bed and cannot fall asleep, he becomes very upset. What would be an appropriate suggestion for when he has not fallen asleep within 30 minutes?

A) Take two tablets of a sedative medication.
B) Get up and do a mild stretching exercise for 15 minutes.
C) Remain in bed with his eyes closed.
D) Get up and read until he feels sleepy and then return to bed.