A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement to promote sleep
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Answer-Dim the lights in the client's room at bedtime.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for obstructive sleep
apnea? - Correct Answer-Obesity
A nurse is caring for a client who works overnight shifts. The nurse should identify that
individuals who perform shift work are at an increased risk for developing which of the
following conditions? - Correct Answer-Diabetes mellitus
A nurse is caring for an older client who reports that they wake up frequently during the
night. The nurse should identify that which of the following is a characteristic of older
adult sleep patterns that might explain the client's frequent awakenings? - Correct
Answer-Older adults tend to spend more time in stage 2 sleep.
A nurse is caring for a client who has narcolepsy (NT1) with cataplexy. The nurse
should identify that this condition is caused by a lack of which of the following
hormones? - Correct Answer-Hypocretin
A nurse is reviewing the concept of comfort with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of
the following statements by the AP indicates and understanding of comfort? - Correct
Answer-"Providing comfort to a client involves alleviating the client's physical, mental,
and emotional distress using warmth and empathy."
A nurse manager is conducting an in service about the physiological functions of sleep
for a group of staff nurses. Which of the following statements by one of the nurses
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Correct Answer-"The brain and neurons
continue to communicate with each other during sleep to remove toxins that built up in
the brain while awake."
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the development of dreams. The
nurse should include that which of the following areas of the brain transmits the sensory
data that is used to develop dreams? - Correct Answer-Thalamus
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is having difficulty sleeping and has a new
prescription for a medication to help them sleep. Which of the following medications
should the nurse identify as a first-line sleep aid for older adults? - Correct AnswerControlled-release melatonin
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