When a client is deprived of sleep, the nurse might assess which of the following symptoms?
a. Elevated blood pressure
b. Confusion and irritability
c. Inappropriateness and rapid respirations
d. Decreased temperature and talkativeness
B
Psychological symptoms of sleep deprivation include confusion and irritability.
Elevated blood pressure is not a symptom of sleep deprivation.
Rapid respirations are not a symptom of sleep deprivation. A decreased ability of reasoning and judgement could lead to inappropriateness.
Decreased temperature is not a symptom of sleep deprivation. The client with sleep deprivation is often withdrawn, not talkative.
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