Gilbert has been on the day shift for five years.He will be working on the night shift in three weeks.Which of the following would be the BEST advice to help Gilbert deal with this change?
A) Take over-the-counter stimulants for the first month or so.
B) Use over-the-counter sleeping pills to help go to sleep during the day.
C) Take three naps rather than sleep a full eight hours during the day.
D) Begin now to gradually preadapt sleep-waking time to match the new shift.

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Beginning to gradually adapt to the new sleep-waking time is the best option to help Gilbert deal with the change. This will allow his body to adjust gradually and make the transition less overwhelming. Taking over-the-counter stimulants and sleeping pills may have negative side effects and should be avoided unless prescribed by a doctor. Taking three naps instead of a full eight-hour sleep may not provide enough rest and may also disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.

Gilbert Has Been on the Day Shift for Five Years