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Wadzanai

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An older patient does not understand why an alcoholic drink cannot be provided before going to sleep in the evening. What should the nurse explain to the patient?
 
  1. Alcohol has an initially depressant effect.
  2. Alcohol can increase the time needed to fall asleep.
  3. Alcohol is disruptive of the second half of the sleep cycle.
  4. Alcohol can enable an individual to sleep through the entire night.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for an older patient who reports interrupted sleep because of needing to void during the night. Which common age-related changes is this symptom most likely associated with? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Nocturia
  2. Kidney stones
  3. Urinary frequency
  4. Urinary tract infection
  5. Benign prostatic hypertrophy



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Athena23

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Alcohol has an initial stimulating effect.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,5
Rationale: Older people may be awakened from sleep because of the need to urinate. Common age-related alterations in urinary tract function include nocturia.




Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


ryansturges

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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