When making rounds on the night shift, the nurse observes her patient to be in deep sleep. His muscles are very relaxed. When he arouses as the nurse changes the IV tubing, he is confused. What stage of sleep was the patient most likely experiencing?
1) Stage V
2) Stage IV
3) Stage III
4) REM
ANS: 2
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