A new resident in the long-term care facility reports not feeling the need to sleep much at night. He prefers to stay up late at night reading and eating snacks. When questioned, he indicates he can take power naps during the day.
Which of the following statements should help guide the nurse in responding to the resident's response?
A) Naps are sufficient to restore the missed sleep time.
B) Napping may simply contribute to the problem getting to sleep at night.
C) Older people do not need as much sleep as younger adults.
D) There is no problem as long as the total number of hours slept per 24-hour period is at least 8.
Question 2
The nurse in the assisted living facility notices a resident seems to be restless most nights and is noticed sitting in the lounge area reading. When questioned, the client reports suffering from insomnia.
The resident tells the nurse this is not a big deal. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following statements best expresses the nurse's primary concern?
A) The nurse is concerned about the liability created by a resident who is unsupervised in the lounge areas.
B) The nurse recognizes that insomnia is linked to cardiac dysfunction if it is not managed.
C) The nurse is aware that the client's ability to adequately function during the day may be hindered by these episodes.
D) The nurse is concerned that the client is demonstrating significant underlying problems.
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