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lindiwe

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A disorder that interrupts normal sleep patterns and is characterized by repeated, brief jerks of the arms and legs that occur every 20 to 60 seconds during the beginning of sleep is called:
 
  a. Insomnia
  b. Narcolepsy
  c. Hypersomnia
  d. Nocturnal myoclonus

Question 2

A newly admitted patient is uncommunicative about recent life events. The nurse suspects marital and economic problems, but the social worker's assessment is not yet available. Select the nurse's best action.
 
  a. Focus assessment questions on these two topics.
  b. Ask another patient who shares a room with this patient.
  c. Avoid seeking information on these topics at this time.
  d. Refer to axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR in the medical record.



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Answer to Question 1

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Nocturnal myoclonus consists of repeated, brief jerks, most often in the legs, that occur at the beginning of sleep and disrupts the normal sleep pattern. These movements generally decrease during stage 4 NREM sleep.

Answer to Question 2

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The admitting physician would use axis IV to record psychosocial and environmental problems pertinent to the patient's situation, providing another source of information for the nurse. Persistent questioning may cause the patient to withdraw. The other distracters demonstrate violation of the patient's privacy rights and are not an effective solution.




lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


TheNamesImani

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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