An older patient is relocating to the home of her daughter who wants to modify the home environment to suit her mother's needs. What information should the nurse provide to the daughter to address the patient's age-related sleeping needs?
A) Older people are less active during the day and require less sleep at night.
B) Older people are not affected by age-related changes but may have some individual needs.
C) Older people stay awake very late into the night and as a result usually sleep late in the morning.
D) Older people sleep less soundly and may awaken to noises that would not cause the same reaction in younger adults.
Question 2
A patient with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is receiving radiation therapy, a treatment that has resulted in stomatitis. To best manage this patient's stomatitis, the nurse should:
A) Encourage the patient's family to bring in mouthwash for the patient.
B) Arrange for a low-residue diet for the patient and provide small, frequent meals.
C) Provide a hypertonic solution for the patient to gargle.
D) Encourage the patient to use an oral swab rather than a regular toothbrush.
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