Which of the following is a common cause of sleep disturbance in the older adult?

A) Night terrors
B) Hunger
C) Oversleeping
D) Frequent awakenings


D

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A nursing instructor asks a student at what point it is appropriate to treat hyponatremia. Which response by the student is accurate?

1. "When serum levels fall below 130 mEq/L." 2. "When serum levels fall below 140 mEq/L." 3. "When serum levels fall below 145 mEq/L." 4. "When serum levels fall below 155 mEq/L."

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