Table 31.5—Behavioral Management of Insomnia
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■ Establish a stable routine for going to bed and awakening |
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■ Optimize sleep environment (attention to noise, light, temperature) |
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■ Increase daytime activity and light exercise |
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■ Reduce or eliminate caffeine, nicotine, alcohol |
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■ Reduce evening fluid consumption to minimize nocturia |
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■ Give activating medications early in the day if patient unable to eliminate |
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■ Control nighttime pain |
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■ Limit daytime napping to brief periods of 20 to 30 minutes |
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■ Use relaxation, stress management, breathing techniques to promote natural sleep |