A client states to the nurse during a sleep assessment that it takes her more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. The client states it increases her anxiety. This is considered
A) Sleeplessness
B) Sleep anxiety
C) Sleep disturbance
D) Sleep latency
Ans: D
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