The nurse is caring for an older patient who is experiencing sleep deprivation. Which manifestation might the nurse assess in this patient?
1. Improved healing
2. Visual hallucinations
3. Fatigue occurring at night
4. Development of Alzheimer's disease
2
Rationale: Delayed healing is associated with sleep deprivation.
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