Which of the following occurs during sleep?
A. Brain activity increases.
B. The body renews itself and repairs tissues.
C. The heart rate increases.
D. The respiratory rate increases.
Answer: B
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A patient receiving opioid medication for cancer pain is experiencing increasing pain when being repositioned and changing bed linen. What should the nurse consider is occurring with this patient?
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