Which client statement would indicate to the nurse that his ...

[big1devin]

Which client statement would indicate to the nurse that his dyssomnia could be related to circa-dian rhythm sleep disturbance?
 
  1. My mother was seriously depressed for years.
  2. I wake up gasping for breath, and it is really scary.
  3. I don't think I drink any more than my buddies.
  4. I just started on the night shift at work.

Question 2

A pediatric client has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which statement should the nurse use as a basis for explaining the etiology of this disorder?
 
  1. Melatonin is not being released in sufficient quantity.
  2. This is often due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy or allergic conditions.
  3. REM or dreaming sleep can make the person gasp every so often.
  4. This is often due to a sleep position which compromises chest movement.

[olivia_paige29]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Sixty percent of night shift workers have circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Depression (option 1), breathing problems (option 2), and drinking (option 3) indicate other types of sleep disturbance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
OSA is not related to melatonin insufficiency, dreaming, or a particular sleep position.

[big1devin]

Excellent

[Liddy]

Great answer, keep it coming