A patient with degenerative arthritis complains,"For the past month I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping.I cannot seem to fall asleep.When I finally do get to sleep,I wake up over and over during the night." Which information should the nurse seek initially?
A) "What have you done to try to improve your sleep?"
B) "What would be a good sleep pattern for you?"
C) "How much exercise are you getting?"
D) "Do you have pain at night?"
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q11: A 76-year-old man tells the nurse at
Q12: A patient reports,"Nearly every night I awaken
Q13: A person takes sertraline (Zoloft)100 mg PO
Q14: A nurse cares for these four patients.Which
Q15: A patient reports,"The medication prescribed to help
Q17: A person takes lorazepam (Ativan)2 mg PO
Q18: A patient with primary insomnia asks the
Q19: A person says,"I was dreaming about snow
Q20: A nurse counsels a patient on ways
Q21: Which neurotransmitters are most responsible for wakefulness?
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents