When a nurse notes that the patient appears to be sleeping, is demonstrating irregular respirations, and is showing eye movement, the nurse identifies the stage of sleep the patient is experiencing as
A) Transitional
B) Rapid eye movement (REM)
C) Light sleep
D) Slow wave
Ans: B
Feedback:
In REM sleep, respirations are irregular and oxygen consumption increases.
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