Jaimie suffered a head injury as a result of a car accident. Since the accident, her sleep and waking patterns have been disrupted. Jaimie's doctors should treat her sleep disturbances by __________

A) treating Jaimie as if she were a shift worker.
B) providing Jaimie with a sedative.
C) only treating Jaimie's underlying head injury.
D) encouraging Jaimie to awaken a little earlier than usual each day.

Treating Jaimie as if she were a shift worker may be the best option because her sleep and waking patterns have been disrupted, similar to people who work non-traditional hours. This could include creating a schedule for her to follow for sleep and wake times, as well as implementing good sleep habits such as reducing exposure to light at night and increasing exposure to light during the day. Sedatives may not be the best option as they can have side effects and may not address the underlying issue. Only treating Jaimie's head injury may not be sufficient in improving her sleep disturbances, and encouraging her to awaken earlier may worsen her sleep deprivation.