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fagboi

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A school nurse is speaking to a group of parents regarding the sleep needs of adolescents. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further education?
 
  A) Adolescents naturally develop an 'owl like' sleep pattern in which they go to bed later and sleep later in the morning.
  B) Academic performance in adolescents is good when they sleep about 7 hours per night.
  C) Adolescents catch up on sleep on the weekends, when they typically sleep later.
  D) Adolescent girls are more likely to develop insomnia than boys.

Question 2

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on sleep hygiene practices. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Eliminate caffeine intake 6 hours prior to bedtime.
  B) Do not watch television in bed.
  C) Use blackout or other types of curtains/blinds to keep the room as dark as possible.
  D) Take a hot bath prior to bedtime.
  E) Do 15 to 30 minutes of exercise prior to bedtime.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Adolescents need about 9 hours of sleep per night. Academic performance is negatively impacted when adolescents get less sleep. Due to irregular sleep patterns, adolescents typically sleep later on weekends in an attempt to catch up on sleep. Adolescent sleep patterns change to a more 'owl-like' pattern in which they rise later and go to sleep later. Adolescent girls have a higher risk of developing insomnia than adolescent boys.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Caffeine is a stimulant and can interfere with sleeping. Establishing a routine of only sleeping in bed, not reading or watching television there, and keeping the room as dark as possible may help decrease insomnia. Taking a hot bath or doing exercise prior to bedtime may increase the time it takes to fall asleep. These activities should been done at least 1 to 2 hours prior to bedtime.



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