The long-term care facility nurse takes into consideration that most residents go to sleep early and awaken early because of ________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. increased blood pressure.
b. drop in core temperature.
c. diminished food intake.
d. diminished hormone production.
e. decreased exposure to light.
ANS: B, E
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