An older adult client is talking with the nurse about sleep problems. Which fact regarding sleep should the nurse teach this client?

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A)Starting at age 20, there is a reduction in stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep and in REM sleep, which is the deepest sleep. This reduction in deep sleep progresses with aging. Sleep problems may be from a sleep disorder as the primary condition and not another developing medical condition. Generally, the amount of sleep needed is about the same for the youth, middle-aged, and older adult. Not all elderly people experience depression and sleep disturbances.
B)Starting at age 20, there is a reduction in stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep and in REM sleep, which is the deepest sleep. This reduction in deep sleep progresses with aging. Sleep problems may be from a sleep disorder as the primary condition and not another developing medical condition. Generally, the amount of sleep needed is about the same for the youth, middle-aged, and older adult. Not all elderly people experience depression and sleep disturbances.
C)Starting at age 20, there is a reduction in stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep and in REM sleep, which is the deepest sleep. This reduction in deep sleep progresses with aging. Sleep problems may be from a sleep disorder as the primary condition and not another developing medical condition. Generally, the amount of sleep needed is about the same for the youth, middle-aged, and older adult. Not all elderly people experience depression and sleep disturbances.
D)Starting at age 20, there is a reduction in stages 3 and 4 NREM sleep and in REM sleep, which is the deepest sleep. This reduction in deep sleep progresses with aging. Sleep problems may be from a sleep disorder as the primary condition and not another developing medical condition . Generally, the amount of sleep needed is about the same for the youth, middle-aged, and older adult. Not all elderly people experience depression and sleep disturbances.

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