During a sleep study, a delta rhythm has been recorded for a client experiencing sleep apnea. The nurse recognizes that which characteristic is associated with this rhythm, and what stage of sleep activity would be documented?
A. Delta rhythm is a period of dozing, occurring in stage 1 of sleep activity.
B. Delta rhythm is a period of deep and restful sleep, occurring in stage 3 of sleep activity.
C. Delta rhythm is a period of relaxed waking, occurring in stage 0 of sleep activity.
D. Delta rhythm is a period of dreaming, occurring in stage 2 of sleep activity.
ANS: B
Stage 3–delta rhythm is a period of deep and restful sleep. Muscles are relaxed, heart rate and blood pressure fall, and breathing slows. No eye movement occurs.
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