A nurse is assessing the sleep patterns of a female client age 70 years with a mental disorder. Based on the knowledge of circadian rhythms and the influence of age,
which of the following would the nurse anticipate that the client would report about her sleep pattern?
A) "When I was younger, I didn't notice any differences in how I felt in the morning or evening."
B) "Now it seems like I have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep even when circumstances are adequate for sleep."
C) "When I worked days, I'd always have trouble feeling sleepy in the morning."
D) "When I was younger, the amount of sleep I got didn't seem to matter."
Ans: B
Insomnia has a greater prevalence among older people and among divorced, separated, and widowed adults. Increasing age, female sex, and comorbid disorders (e.g., medical, mental disorders, and substance use) are all risks for developing insomnia disorder.
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