A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic insomnia about stimulus control. Which instruction correctly reinforces the association between the bed and sleep to reduce conditioned arousal?

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ARead a book in bed until feeling drowsy
BWatch television in bed to help relax
CLie quietly in bed with eyes closed
DPractice work tasks in bed to tire out
EGo to another room if unable to sleep

✓ Correct answer: E. Go to another room if unable to sleep Stimulus control prevents negative associations between the bed and wakefulness. Patients should go to another room if unable to sleep. Activities like reading, watching TV, or lying awake in bed reinforce wakefulness in the sleep environment and should be avoided.

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