A patient is discussing retirement with a nurse. What suggestion pertaining to sleep does the nurse offer?
a. Keep your same bedtime and nighttime routines.
b. If you nap during the day you can stay up later.
c. You won't need so much sleep to be rested for work.
d. Sleeping in will help revitalize your energy level.
A
For some, retirement comes with loss of daily structure, which can affect bedtime and nighttime routines, making sleeping difficult. For best sleep the nurse suggests the patient maintain the fa-miliar schedule.
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A) As being the cause of social problems B) As not contributing to society C) As draining economic resources D) As competing with children for resources E) As dominating health care research
A new nurse mentions to a peer, "My patient has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. At least I will not have to worry about him being suicidal.". The most helpful response by the peer would be:
a. "People with schizophrenia are at high risk, especially early in their illness.". b. "You will need to assess him further, as anyone can commit suicide.". c. "Suicide is a risk for any patient with schizophrenia who uses alcohol or drugs.". d. "Yes, they are too disorganized and delusional to be able to hurt themselves.".
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