A nurse who works night shift says, I am exhausted most of the ...

[mwit1967]

A nurse who works night shift says, I am exhausted most of the time. I sleep through my alarm. Sometimes my brain does not seem to work right. I am worried that I might make a practice error..
 
  Which question should the nursing supervisor ask first? a. What stress are you experiencing in your life?
  b. How much sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?
  c. Would it help if you do some exercises just before going to bed?
  d. Have you considered using a hypnotic medication to help you sleep?

Question 2

Children are at a greater risk for committing suicide if they have ____ problems.
 
  1. family
  2. social
  3. mental health
  4. acute physical

[Melissahxx]

Answer to Question 1

B
Total sleep hours should be ascertained before seeking to correct a sleep disorder. In this case, the patient describes sleep deprivation symptoms rather than a sleep disorder. The correct response is the only option that addresses total sleep hours.

Answer to Question 2

3
Children with existing mental health problems are at a greater risk for committing suicide than other children.

[mwit1967]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[kusterl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it