A resident in an assisted-living facility is restless most nights and sits in the lounge area reading. When questioned, the resident reports suffering from insomnia
What should the nurse expect as an outcome if the resident continues with this pattern of sleep?
A) Safety issues with an unsupervised resident in the lounge area
B) Onset of cardiac dysfunction
C) Onset of new underdiagnosed health problems
D) The ability to function during the day may be hindered by these episodes.
Answer: D
Insomnia is defined as an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep on most nights for over a month. The individual experiencing insomnia is at risk for daytime drowsiness and may experience problems with concentration and function. Insomnia is not a cause for liability; it is up to the nurse to make sure that hospitalized client are safe, but the client cannot be restricted from moving about. There is no evidence that insomnia leads to cardiac problems. There is no evidence that the resident client is demonstrating underlying problems.
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