The nurse provides health education for an adult with sleep deprivation. Which instruction has the highest priority?
a. "It's important to limit your driving to short periods. Sleep deprivation increases your risks for serious accidents.".
b. "Sleep deprivation is usually a self-limiting health problem. See your doctor if it lasts more than a year.".
c. "Turn the radio on with a soft volume as you prepare for bed each evening. It will help you relax.".
d. "Three glasses of wine each evening helps many patients who suffer from sleep deprivation.".
A
Safety is the highest priority for this patient. Sleep deprivation causes psychomotor deficits. Driver drowsiness and fatigue lead to many automobile injuries and fatalities. Alcohol compounds problems associated with sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation should be evaluated and treated; a 1-year delay is too long.
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