A 36-year-old woman has been experiencing chronic pain for ...

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A 36-year-old woman has been experiencing chronic pain for several months, a problem that has recently been found to be attributable to fibromyalgia. When assessing this patient, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to:
 
  A) Anorexia
  B) Depression
  C) Anxiety
  D) Confusion

Question 2

The nurse determines that an older patient is in stage II of sleep. What did the nurse observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Relaxed muscles
  B) Easily awakened
  C) Rapid respirations
  D) Difficult to awaken
  E) Minor eye movement seen

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B, E
Feedback:
In stage II of sleep the person will be easily awakened and will have some eye movement noted through closed lids. Relaxed muscles occur in stage III of sleep. Difficulty awakening occurs in stages III and IV of sleep. Rapid respirations might occur during REM sleep.