A client asks the nurse to describe NREM stage 3 sleep. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "This is the lightest stage of sleep and is profoundly affected by anxiety."
B. "Dreaming occurs here; without dreams you will be irritable and paranoid."
C. "This is the deepest stage of sleep; without it you will be tired and depressed."
D. "This is also called paradoxical sleep."
Answer: C
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