What are the expected changes in sleep patterns of older adults?
a. Older adults experience difficulty falling asleep with less time spent in REM sleep.
b. They experience sound sleep during the night with approximately 50% of the time spent in REM sleep and dreaming.
c. Older men commonly experience interrupted sleep patterns later in life than do older women.
d. Older adults awaken often but with a rapid return to sleep; they awaken refreshed but often later in the morning.
Answer: a. Older adults experience difficulty falling asleep with less time spent in REM sleep.
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