A client begins snoring and is sleeping lightly. The stage of sleep is:
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Ans: B
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Stage 2 is relatively light sleep from which the client is easily awakened. Rolling eye movements continue, and snoring may occur.
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