A client who has a child with a chronic medical condition states that she does not get enough sleep, but she adds, "It is no big deal. I am the mother and that is just part of the sacrifice." The nurse replies knowing that:
1. Persistent sleep deficits are an increased risk factor for obesity, diabetes, and oth-er illnesses
2. The client is right, and being the mother of a sick child involves giving up sleep
3. The client needs to have her husband do some of the nighttime care
4. People get used to going without sleep, and the client will be able to make it up with naps
ANS: 1
Ongoing sleep deprivation can significantly affect overall quality of physical and mental health, so option 1 is correct. Option 2 might be correct; however, the nurse's reply should incorporate the seriousness of the problem. There are no data provided about family members, so option 3 is incorrect. Option 4 is incorrect since sleep deprivation is a serious concern.
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