When a 71-year-old patient who is being admitted to the hospital for minor surgery tells the nurse, "I haven't slept through the night for several years now," the nurse will plan to

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Normal changes in the reticular activating system and autonomic nervous system lead to more spontaneous awakening and less sleep time in older adults. For these normal changes, there is no indication for sedative use, EEG testing, or cranial nerve testing.

When a 71-Year-Old Patient Who Is Being Admitted to the Hospital