Which is a true statement about sleeping in older adults?
a. Older adults tend to fall asleep quickly but are awakened throughout the night.
b. Sleep disturbances in the older adult can be caused by cardiovascular disease, arthritis, or diabetes.
c. Benzodiazepines are the treatment of choice for sleep disorders.
d. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can alleviate sleep disturbances due to depression.
B
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A Incorrect. It takes older adults more time to fall asleep and older adults are awa-kened throughout the night more frequently than younger people.
B Correct. All of these physical problems, as well as arthritis, can contribute to sleep disorders.
C Incorrect. Benzodiazepines should not be used to induce sleep because these substances are highly addictive, and if their administration is withdrawn sud-denly, rebound insomnia can occur. In addition, older adults who take benzo-diazepines for sleeping are more likely to experience a "hangover" after waking that can increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
D Incorrect. In addition to alleviating depression that causes sleep disorders, SSRIs can have a stimulating effect that itself interferes with the sleep cycle.
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