Author Question: The nurse is aware that an older adult's diurnal patterns can be altered by ... (Read 37 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is aware that an older adult's diurnal patterns can be altered by ___________________ ___________________ ____. (Select all that apply.)

a. shift work.
b. time zone changes.
c. stress.
d. illness.
e. medications.

Question 2

The long-term care facility nurse takes into consideration that most residents go to sleep early and awaken early because of ___________________ _____________. (Select all that apply.)

a. increased blood pressure.
b. drop in core temperature.
c. diminished food intake.
d. diminished hormone production.
e. decreased exposure to light.