A suspicious client has been placed in a room with a roommate. The night nurse reports that this client has been awake for the past three nights. The likely explanation for his wakefulness is which of the following?
A) He is fearful of what his roommate might do to him while he sleeps.
B) He is a light sleeper and unaccustomed to a roommate.
C) He is watching for an opportunity to escape.
D) He is worrying about his family problems.
A
Feedback: Suspicious clients trust no one and believe others are going to harm them. Seeking to escape, being a light sleeper and unaccustomed to a roommate, and worrying about family problems are not the most likely reasons why this client has been awake for the past three nights.
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