The nurse is completing an assessment on an older patient who is having difficulty falling asleep.Which factor has the potential to contribute to this difficulty?
A) Depression
B) Smoking
C) Alcohol
D) Fatigue

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Older adults and other individuals who experience depressive mood problems experience delays in falling asleep,earlier appearance of REM sleep,frequent awakening,increased total bed time,feelings of sleeping poorly,and early awakening.Smoking (nicotine)decreases the total sleep time and REM and causes awakening or difficulty staying asleep.Alcohol speeds the onset of sleep.A person who is moderately fatigued usually achieves restful sleep.

The Nurse Is Completing an Assessment on an Older Patient