Answer to Question 1
C
Structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum, nasal polyps, narrow lower jaw, or enlarged tonsils sometimes predispose a patient to obstructive sleep apnea. Insomnia is a symptom rather than the name of a disease and is common among patients suffering from depression. It is experienced by patients who have chronic difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings from sleep, and/or a sleep or a nonrestorative sleep. Narcolepsy is a rare central nervous system dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep and wake states; during the day a person suddenly feels an overwhelming wave of sleepiness and falls asleep. Cataplexy is a sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions such as anger or laughter that occurs at any time during the day.
Answer to Question 2
D, E
Patients in resolution and acceptance are ready to learn about future skills and knowledge. Patients in denial, anger, and bargaining should only be taught in the present tense (explain current therapy); they are not ready to accept future learning.
Location, appearance, and internal structure of the mammalian pancreas.
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Building competency in patient centered care
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Stages of Sleep in Cats