When a nurse is assessing a client's altered sleep patterns, which of these questions is MOST important to be included?
a. "Do you experience fatigue, confusion, or irritability during the day?"
b. "How much sleep do you expect to get every night?"
c. "How would you rate the quality of your sleep?"
d. "Do you get up several times during the night?"
C
Rest and sleep are affected by many factors, including degree of comfort, anxiety, environment, lifestyle, diet, drugs, age, and physical factors such as illness. The nurse can assess a client's altered sleep patterns by asking the client to rate the quality of his or her sleep.
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