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sheilaspns

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A client in his 40s has asked the nurse how much sleep he should be getting in order to maximize his health and well-being. How should the nurse respond?
 
  A) Most adults need between seven and nine hours, but everyone is different.
  B) It's important to get a minimum of eight hours sleep each night.
  C) More sleep equals better health, so the more sleep you can fit into your schedule, the better.
  D) Sleep needs depend a lot on age, and at your age, six to seven hours usually suffice.

Question 2

A client reports that her naps after lunch often stretch to three hours in length and that she has great difficulty rousing herself after a nap. This condition is best termed as which of the following?
 
  A) Hypersomnia
  B) Insomnia
  C) Parasomnia
  D) Sleep apnea



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laurnthompson

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Sleep needs and routines are highly individual, but most adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

Hypersomnia is a condition characterized by excessive sleep, particularly during the day. Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, intermittent sleep, or early awakening from sleep. Parasomnias are patterns of waking behavior that appear during sleep. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person experiences the absence of breathing, or diminished breathing efforts, during sleep (between snoring intervals).




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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