What are expected changes in sleep patterns of older adults?
A) They experience frequent awakenings during the night with less time spent in stage IV sleep.
B) They experience sound sleep during the night with about 50% of the time spent in REM sleep and dreaming.
C) Commonly,they experience nocturia,which interrupts sleep and requires them to nap during the day.
D) They awaken often,but with rapid return to sleep;often have difficulty awakening in the morning.

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As people age, they tend to experience more frequent awakenings during the night, with less time spent in stage IV sleep. This can lead to feeling less rested and more fatigued during the day.

What Are Expected Changes in Sleep Patterns of Older Adults