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Preparing the family for a diagnosis of narcolepsy and related treatments. d No action would be taken, as this is a normal finding for hospitalized children. C A nurse is performing a sleep assessment on a patient being treated for a sleep disorder. During the assessment, the patient falls asleep in the middle of a conversation. The nurse would suspect which disorder? a Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder b Narcolepsy c Enuresis d Sleep apnea b A nurse is teaching a patient with a sleep disorder how to keep a sleep diary. Which data would the nurse have the patient document? Select all that apply. a Daily mental activities b Daily physical activities c Morning and evening body temperature d Daily measurement of fluid intake and output e Presence of anxiety or worries affecting sleep f Morning and evening blood pressure readings a,b,e To promote sleep in a patient, a nurse suggests what intervention? a Follow the usual bedtime routine if possible. b Drink two or three glasses of water at bedtime. c Have a large snack at bedtime. d Take a sedative-hypnotic every night at bedtime. a A nurse is caring for an older adult who is having trouble getting to sleep at night and formulates the nursing diagnosis Disturbed sleep pattern: Initiation of sleep. Which nursing interventions would the nurse perform related to this diagnosis? Select all that apply. a Arrange for assessment for depression and treatment. b Discourage napping during the day. c Decrease fluids during the evening. d Administer diuretics in the morning. e Encourage patient to engage in some type of physical activity. f Assess medication for side effects of sleep pattern disturbances. a, b,e,f A nurse is caring for a patient who states he has had trouble sleeping ever since his job at a factory changed from the day shift to the night shift. For what recommended treatment might the nurse prepare this patient? a The use of a central nervous system stimulant b Continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP) c Chronotherapy d The application of heat or cold therapy to promote sleep c A nurse caring for patients in a busy hospital environment should implement which recommendation to promote sleep? a Keep the room light dimmed during the day. b Keep the room cool. c Keep the door of the room open. d Offer a sleep aid medication to patients on a regular basis. b A nurse caring for patients in a long-term care facility is implementing interventions to help promote sleep in older adults. Which action is recommended for these patients? a Increase physical activities during the day. b Encourage short periods of napping during the day. c Increase fluids during the evening. e Dispense diuretics during the afternoon hours. a |
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