Author Question: A police officer complains of feeling tired and not able to sleep for an extended period of time ... (Read 71 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A police officer complains of feeling tired and not able to sleep for an extended period of time after being assigned to work the night shift. He is most likely suffering from:

a. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
b. Primary hypersomnia
c. Narcolepsy
d. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Question 2

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate when caring for an acutely agitated paranoid client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder?

1. Provide neon lights and soft music.
2. Maintain continual eye contact throughout the interview.
3. Use therapeutic touch to increase trust and rapport.
4. Provide personal space to respect the client's boundaries.

ky860224 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder is a sleep disruption that results from a mismatch between body rhythms and environmental demands. Primary hypersomnia occurs when a person sleeps during the night, but naps during the day. Narcolepsy results in repeated attacks of sleep, and obstructive sleep apnea is a breathing-related sleep disorder and not a change in sleep time.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The most appropriate nursing intervention is to provide personal space to respect the client's boundaries. Providing personal space may serve to reduce anxiety and thus reduce the client's risk for violence.