In order to assist a 75-year-old male resident in a long-term care facility to decrease his problems with sleep initiation, the nurse would:
a. provide a heavy snack at bedtime.
b. reschedule the 8 PM albuterol inhalation treatment to 4 PM.
c. coach the resident in 10 minutes of exercise prior to bedtime.
d. provide a cola drink, strong tea, or cocoa at bedtime.
Question 2
The nurse clarifies that the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of episodes of sleep apnea by:
a. stimulating inspiration to be deeper.
b. taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe.
c. sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased.
d. keeping alveoli from collapsing.
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