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james0929

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When the patient tells the home health nurse that he has flung himself out of bed three times in the course of a violent nightmare, the nurse recognizes the cardinal indicator of:
 
  a. myoclonus.
  b. restless leg syndrome.
  c. REM sleep disorder.
  d. epilepsy.

Question 2

The nurse cautions that although activity and exercise during the day are an effective sleep aid, activity and exercise should be avoided within ____________ prior to bedtime.
 
  a. 30 minutes
  b. 1 hour
  c. 2 hours
  d. 3 hours


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Leostella20

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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