Solved

A 70-Year-Old Client Reports to the Nurse That He Seems

Question 13

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old client reports to the nurse that he seems to be sleeping less at night but now regularly requires at least two short naps a day.He expresses a concern that "something is wrong." The nurse responds that:


A) "Aging alters our sleep patterns so what you describe is really quite common."
B) "Circadian sleep rhythms are controlled by the hypothalamus, which is affected by age."
C) "Sleep patterns are affected by so many things; have you been under a lot of stress lately?"
D) "Can you be more specific about what you think is wrong with your sleep pattern?"

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents