Author Question: Which of the statements made by the patient would be most indicative of dyssomnia? a. I think I ... (Read 13 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the statements made by the patient would be most indicative of dyssomnia?

a. I think I am seeing things when I wake up.
b. My wife says I snore and even stop breathing.
c. I go to sleep okay but then wake up several times at night.
d. My wife says I sit straight up in bed at 2 AM and then say strange things.

Question 2

Which statement indicates to the nurse that a patient requires additional education re-garding appropriate sleep hygiene?

a. I will try to avoid daytime napping.
b. Relaxing music may help relax me for sleep.
c. Exercising before bed will make me good and tired.
d. I need to cut back on my four daily cups of coffee.

ju · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The dyssomnia known as insomnia is characterized by a predominant complaint of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Snoring is a characteristic of obstructive sleep apnea. The other options are seen in narcolepsy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Avoiding physical exercise or mental stimulation just before bedtime will usually support healthy sleep patterns. The remaining options are all good sleep hygiene practices.