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leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following guidelines does the nurse apply to discussion of sleep patterns with elderly clients?

A) Circadian rhythms become more prominent as clients age
B) The amount of stage 4 sleep increases as clients age
C) Total sleep time decreases as the clients age
D) Older clients fall asleep more quickly than younger

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the sleep patterns of toddlers should the nurse incorporate into a teaching plan for parents?

A) Getting the child to sleep can be difficult
B) Most toddlers fall asleep easily
C) Nightmares are rare in toddlers
D) Slow-wave sleep is less than in adults