A gerontology nurse is speaking to adults in a senior center about healthy sleep patterns. Which sleep pattern does the nurse describe as normal for this age group?
A) Taking a shorter time to fall asleep
B) Having longer sleep cycles
C) Taking more naps
D) Spending more time in REM sleep
C) Taking more naps
Explanation: A) Older adults have shorter sleep cycles and spend a smaller proportion of their sleep time in N3 and REM sleep. They also take longer to fall asleep, tend to wake up during their sleep more frequently and to stay awake longer when they do, and typically nap more than younger adults do.
B) Older adults have shorter sleep cycles and spend a smaller proportion of their sleep time in N3 and REM sleep. They also take longer to fall asleep, tend to wake up during their sleep more frequently and to stay awake longer when they do, and typically nap more than younger adults do.
C) Older adults have shorter sleep cycles and spend a smaller proportion of their sleep time in N3 and REM sleep. They also take longer to fall asleep, tend to wake up during their sleep more frequently and to stay awake longer when they do, and typically nap more than younger adults do.
D) Older adults have shorter sleep cycles and spend a smaller proportion of their sleep time in N3 and REM sleep. They also take longer to fall asleep, tend to wake up during their sleep more frequently and to stay awake longer when they do, and typically nap more than younger adults do.
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