The nurse is assessing the sleep patterns of Mildred, a 70-year-old psychiatric client
Based on her knowledge of circadian rhythms and the influence of age, which of the following would the nurse anticipate Mildred reporting about her sleep pattern?
A) "When I was younger, I didn't notice any difference in feeling sleepy or alert in the morning as compared to the evening."
B) "Now it seems like I am sleepier at night and more alert in the morning."
C) "When I worked days, I'd always have trouble feeling sleepy in the morning."
D) "When I was younger, the amount of sleep I got didn't seem to matter."
A
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