An older person who uses the bathroom three times a night is experiencing eye problems, extreme fatigue, weakness, unsteadiness, and depression. What should the nurse say in response to this patient's symptoms?
A) "As people get older, they need less sleep."
B) "You may be having symptoms of sleep deprivation."
C) "Depression usually changes a person's sleep patterns."
D) "Changes in sleep patterns are a normal aging change."
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