The nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who is having trouble sleeping. The nurse explains the purpose of sleep and its benefits. What points should the nurse include in her teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. NREM sleep contributes to body tissue restoration.
b. During NREM sleep, biological functions increase.
c. Restful sleep preserves cardiac function.
d. Sleep contributes to cognitive restoration.
e. REM sleep decreases cortical activity.
f. REM sleep assists with memory storage and learning.
A, C, D, E
Sleep contributes to physiological and psychological restoration. NREM sleep contributes to body tissue restoration. It allows the body to rest and conserve energy. This is beneficial for the cardiac system by allowing the heart to beat fewer times each minute. During stage 4, the body releases growth hormone for renewal and repair of specialized cells such as the brain. REM sleep is necessary for brain tissue restoration and cognitive restoration and is associated with a change in cerebral blood flow and increased cortical activity. Sleep assists with memory storage and learning.
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