A nurse understands that sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia, which may be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hospitalization
B) Chronic pain
C) Stress
D) Anxiety
E) Jet lag
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Insomnia may be caused by lifestyle changes, such as a new job, moving to a new town, or returning to school; jet lag; chronic pain; headaches; stress; anxiety; or hospitalization.
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