During the assessment interview, a patient tells the nurse he has "sleep problems." Which question will assess for the use of substances that affect the quality of sleep? Select all that apply
a. "Do you follow a low-fat diet?"
b. "Are you a big coffee drinker?"
c. "Do you indulge in an evening alcoholic drink?"
d. "Have you been prescribed an opiate-based analgesic"?
e. "Are you currently taking antianxiety medication?"
ANS: B, C, D, E
Examples of substances that influence sleep includes alcohol, stimulants such as caffeine,
sedatives such as opiates, and antianxiety medications. Fats are not thought to influence sleep.
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