A relatively healthy elderly client tells the nurse that he has been sleepy during the day and has fallen twice. Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
a. The events could be medication related and should be investigated.
b. The client is having a stroke.
c. The client has sleep apnea.
d. The client is aging and should move to an assisted living facility.
ANS: A
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