The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected shift work disorder. In order for the patient to be diagnosed with this disorder, what must criteria must the patient meet?
1. The criteria for at least one other physiological disorder
2. Sleep loss of more than 2 hours per day due to the shift work
3. The criteria for other sleep circadian-rhythm disorders
4. Absence of any physiological disorders that may cause the symptoms
Answer: 4
Explanation: In order to be diagnosed with shift worker disorder, the individual must not meet the criteria for any other sleep circadian-rhythm or insomnia disorder and be absent of any medical or mental condition that might account for the symptoms. The amount of sleep lost is not a factor diagnosing the disorder.
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