The nurse is assessing the sleep patterns of a 70-year-old female ...

[Jramos095]

The nurse is assessing the sleep patterns of a 70-year-old female client with a mental disorder.
 
  Based on the knowledge of circadian rhythms and the influence of age, which of the following would the nurse anticipate that the client would report about her sleep pattern?
  A) When I was younger, I didn't notice any differences in how I felt in the morning or evening.
  B) Now it seems like I am sleepier at night and more alert in the morning.
  C) When I worked days, I'd always have trouble feeling sleepy in the morning.
  D) When I was younger, the amount of sleep I got didn't seem to matter.

Question 2

When a client is experiencing severe anxiety, which of the following is the priority intervention?
 
  A) Give the client medication immediately.
  B) Move the client to a quiet environment.
  C) Offer the client therapy to calm down.
  D) Put the client in seclusion temporarily.

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback: Decreasing external stimuli will help lower the client's anxiety level. The client's safety is a priority. Anxious behavior can be escalated by external stimuli. In a large area, the client can feel lost and panicked, but a smaller room can enhance a sense of security.