Author Question: A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with a sleeping disorder. When formulating a care plan for ... (Read 91 times)

jessicacav · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with a sleeping disorder. When formulating a care plan for this patient it was determined that the goal will be that the patient establishes a healthy sleep pattern.

Which of the following is the best example of a measurable outcome to meet this goal? a. The patient will fall asleep more easily.
b. The patient will sleep longer throughout the night.
c. The patient will have less than two awakenings throughout the night.
d. The patient will wake up more refreshed in the morning.

Question 2

Reviewing sexuality changes associated with aging is important because:

a. very few older women experience any type of sexual problems.
b. in older men, the penis does not become firm as quickly.
c. ejaculation remains the same throughout life.
d. ejaculation is quicker with aging.

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Outcomes serve as measurable guidelines to determine goal achievement. Less than two awakenings is a measurable goal. The other responses are subjective (more easily, sleep longer, more refreshed) and do not have a measurable outcome.

Answer to Question 2

B
Approximately 50 of older women experience some type of sexual problem such as low desire or vaginal dryness. In men, the penis does not become firm as quickly and is not as firm as it is at a younger age. Ejaculation takes longer to achieve and is shorter in duration, and the erection often diminishes more quickly.