Which guideline does the nurse apply to discussion of sleep patterns with older adult clients?
A) Circadian rhythms become more prominent as client's age.
B) The amount of stage 4 sleep increases as client's age.
C) Total sleep time decreases as the clients age.
D) Older clients fall asleep more quickly than younger ones.
Ans: C
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As people age, the amount of stage 4 sleep decreases significantly. Sleeping patterns may become polyphasic, with a shorter nocturnal period plus daytime naps.
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