A male patient tells the nurse that he rarely sleeps more than 4 hours a night and has not experienced any problems because of the lack of sleep. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "That is interesting."
b. "Only 4 hours of sleep? How do you stay awake during the day?"
c. "Really? Everyone needs more sleep than that."
d. "Did I understand that you sleep 4 hours every night?"
ANS: D
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