A patient describes having vivid dreams to the nurse. The nurse understands that these occur during which stage of sleep?
a. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
b. Stage 2 nonrapid eye movement sleep
c. Stage 3 nonrapid eye movement sleep
d. Stage 4 nonrapid eye movement sleep
Question 2
A college-age student is brought to the emergency department by friends after consuming NoDoz tablets along with several cups of coffee and a few energy drinks. The patient is complaining of nausea and diarrhea and appears restless.
The nurse understands that
a. arrhythmias and convulsions may occur.
b. caffeine dependence does not occur.
c. effects of the substances will wear off shortly.
d. severe adverse effects do not occur.