The nurse is performing an assessment of the patient's sleep patterns. Which question will elicit the best response?
a. "Do you feel rested when you awaken?"
b. "What is your normal eating pattern?"
c. "Do you awaken during the night?"
d. "Do you drink beverages with caffeine?"
ANS: C
When gathering information about the patient's sleep patterns, the best questions will be to ask if they awaken during the night. Asking the patient if they feel rested evaluates quality of sleep. Normal eating pattern and drinking beverages with caffeine establishes if they have any habits that might interfere with sleep.
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