When a patient is deprived of sleep, the nurse might assess which of the following symptoms?
a. Elevated blood pressure
b. Confusion and irritability
c. Inappropriateness and rapid respirations
d. Decreased temperature and talkativeness
B
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A Elevated blood pressure is not a symptom of sleep deprivation.
B Psychological symptoms of sleep deprivation include confusion and irritability.
C Rapid respirations are not a symptom of sleep deprivation. A decreased ability of reasoning and judgement could lead to inappropriateness.
D Decreased temperature is not a symptom of sleep deprivation. The patient with sleep deprivation is often withdrawn, not talkative.
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