When a newly admitted patient informs the nurse that he averages 6 hours of sleep per night, the nurse determines that this patient is most likely
A) In need of sleeping pills
B) Sleep deprived
C) Getting efficient sleep
D) In need of a sleep clinic visit
Ans: B
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