A nurse working the night shift assesses a client's vital signs at 4 a.m. (0340). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of NREM sleep?
A) Decreased TPR and BP
B) Increased TPR and BP
C) No change from daytime readings
D) Highly individualized, cannot predict

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During NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the body enters a state of reduced metabolic activity. This leads to decreased temperature, pulse rate (TPR), and blood pressure (BP) as the body conserves energy and undergoes restorative processes.

A Nurse Working the Night Shift Assesses a Client's Vital