The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. For which sleep issues is this client at risk because of this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
A) Circadian cycle disruption
B) Great difficulty getting to sleep
C) REM rebound
D) High nighttime levels of melatonin
E) Reduced REM sleep
Answer: A, B, E
The client with schizophrenia may have circadian cycle disruption, reduced REM sleep, and difficulty getting to sleep. This client may also have low nighttime levels of melatonin. This client will not experience REM rebound.
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