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karateprodigy

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When assessing a patient's report of experiencing problems sleeping, the nurse gathers data related to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The patient has difficulty falling asleep.
  b. The patient wakes up frequently during the night.
  c. The patient finds it difficult to stay asleep.
  d. The patient experiences vivid dreams while sleeping.
  e. The patient has taken sleeping medication in the past.

Question 2

The nurse working with older adults understands that which age-related condition contributes to driving safety concerns?
 
  a. Wearing glasses
  b. Hearing impairment
  c. Confusion
  d. Slower reflexes


isabelt_18

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

A, B, C
Characteristics of the sleep disturbance include difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying, asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, early morning awakening, and daytime sleepiness. An assessment should include questions related to the presence of these symptoms. Vivid dreams and sleeping medication are also part of a sleep history but are not characteristics of sleep disorders.

Answer to Question 2

D
Slower reflexes and reaction times are a normal age-related change. Wearing glasses and hearing aids should correct the underlying problem and not be a cause for concern in themselves. Confu-sion is not a normal age-related change.


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