Which findings demonstrate achievement of desired outcomes related to sleep improvement? Select all that apply
a. Ability to resume sleep after awakening
b. Patient's perception of improvement
c. Decreased time falling asleep
d. Fewer than 5 hours of sleep
e. Dependence on sleep aids
f. Fewer awakenings
A, B, C, F
The correct answers suggest normalization of sleep. Five hours is an amount of sleep generally thought to be insufficient. Normalization of sleep should not depend on use of sleep aids.
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