Which of the following is a true statement about sleeping in ...

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Which of the following is a true statement about sleeping in older adults?
 
  a. Older adults tend to fall asleep quickly but are awakened throughout the night.
  b. Sleep disturbances in the older adult can be caused by cardiovascular disease, arth-ritis, or diabetes.
  c. Benzodiazepine agents are the medica-tions of choice for sleep disorders.
  d. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can alleviate sleep disturbances caused by depression.

Question 2

An older female resident in the residential facility keeps a large collection of personal items and photos of her late husband on her bedside table, but the nursing assistant and the resident argue about this frequently.
 
  Why should the nurse intervene between the res-ident and the nursing assistant? a. The resident is attempting to maintain her sense of personal space.
  b. The resident needs to accept the reality of her spouse's death.
  c. The resident's argumentative nature can indicate early dementia.
  d. The clutter from all the personal items is a safety and liability risk.

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Answer to Question 1

B
All of these physical problems, as well as arthritis, can contribute to sleep disorders. It takes older adults more time to fall asleep, and older adults are awakened throughout the night more fre-quently than younger people. Benzodiazepines should not be used to induce sleep; these sub-stances are highly addictive, and if their administration is suddenly withdrawn, then rebound in-somnia can occur. In addition, older adults who take benzodiazepines for sleeping are more likely to experience a hangover after waking that can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. In addition to alleviating depression that causes sleep disorders, SSRIs can have a stimulating effect that, in itself, interferes with the sleep cycle.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. A thoughtful nurse respects and supports the resident's boundaries.
B Incorrect. Even if this were true, the resident's grief process and personal space should be respected.
C Incorrect. The resident's behavior can be understood as a healthy defense of personal space.
D Incorrect. This is probably the nurse assistant's rationale, but the assistant should realize that the resident is entitled to personal use of personal space.