When teaching a patient about restorative rest, the nurse explains that
1. The sleep cycle is enhanced by medications for sleep.
2. The sleep cycle should be approximately 80 rapid eye movement (REM).
3. Nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is the most restful cycle.
4. REM sleep consists of four stages.
Question 2
A 52-year-old Chinese American patient is admitted to hospice care because of terminal cancer. The nurse understands that this patient may hold that pain
1. Is better expressed by moaning than by complaining in words.
2. Should be verbalized instead of communicated by grimacing.
3. Does not need to be endured, so pain medication should be asked for when needed.
4. Should be suffered in silence, without verbal complaints or other expressions of discomfort.
