A nurse who works night shift says, "I am exhausted most of the time. I sleep through my alarm. Sometimes my brain does not seem to work right. I am worried that I might make a practice error." Which question should the nursing supervisor ask first?

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Total sleep hours should be ascertained before seeking to correct a sleep disorder. In this case, the patient describes sleep deprivation symptoms rather than a sleep disorder. The correct response is the only option that addresses total sleep hours.

A Nurse Who Works Night Shift Says, "I Am Exhausted