Which of the following guidelines does the nurse apply to the discussion of sleep patterns with elderly patients?
A) Circadian rhythms become more prominent as patients age
B) The amount of stage 4 sleep increases as patients age
C) Total sleep time decreases as the patients age
D) Older patients fall asleep more quickly than younger
Ans: C
You might also like to view...
The student nurse notices that the newborns sleep peacefully in the nursery, although the environment is noisy and well lit. The nursing instructor explains that this newborn behavior is:
1. Habituation. 2. Orientation. 3. Self-quieting. 4. Due to sleep-alert states.
Ranitidine (Zantac) is prescribed for a client with a gastric ulcer. The statement that best indicates to the nurse that the client understands the action of this drug is
a. "I will take this medication at bedtime to relieve pain." b. "Ranitidine will activate protective mucous barriers." c. "Stomach acids are neutralized by this medication." d. "This drug reduces the acid in my stomach."
The nurse has completed the focused history for a patient admitted with acute abdominal pain. How should the nurse continue with the assessment?
1. Palpate for abdominal masses or tenderness. 2. Auscultate for bowel sounds. 3. Inspect the abdomen. 4. Percuss for abdominal tones.
Narrative ethics can be compared to:
a. A patient's particular case b. The nurse's caseload c. The doctor's rounds d. The patient's clinical pathway