A client is talking with the nurse and states that he/she has been having trouble sleeping lately. The client asks the nurse what the complications of sleep deprivation might be
Which of the following does the nurse explain can result from sleep deprivation? 1. Development of Alzheimer's disease
2. Fatigue occurring at night
3. Visual hallucinations
4. Improved healing
3. Visual hallucinations
Rationale:
The client who is deprived of sleep may experience visual or auditory hallucinations. Sleep deprivation is not known to be a causative factor for Alzheimer's disease but is known to exacerbate behavioral problems in persons with Alzheimer's disease. Fatigue may occur but this is during the daytime. Delayed healing is associated with sleep deprivation.
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