What statements by the resident would indicate that she may be experiencing changes in sleep and rest patterns? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I don't know why everything seems to bother me lately."
b. "I've been so clumsy."
c. "I'm having trouble concentrating."
d. "My daughter says I talk in my sleep."
e. "I cry for no reason at all."
ANS: A, B, C, E
Sleep talking occurs within the sleep cycle. Irritability, increased accidents, difficulty paying attention, and altered emotional stability are symptoms of an altered sleep and rest pattern.
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