Mary Malone, 84 years old, gets up to go to the bathroom three times a night. She has been complaining of eye problems, extreme fatigue, weakness, unsteadiness, and depression. She asks if this can be related to her changed sleep pattern
What is the best response to her concerns?
a. "As people get older, they need less sleep"
b. "Changes in sleeping patterns are a normal aging change"
c. "You may be having symptoms of sleep deprivation"
d. "Depression usually changes a person's sleep patterns"
C
The symptoms that Mrs. Malone reports and the increased nocturia make sleep deprivation a clear concern. This response also provides the opportunity to refer her to a physician to treat the nocturia and discuss possible ways to promote rest and sleep. Responses A, B, and D are true, but they are not sensitive to Mrs. Malone's concerns and the seriousness of her symptoms.
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