Exam 8: Sleep and Sleep Disorders

A patient complains of difficulty falling asleep and daytime fatigue for the past 6 weeks.What is the best initial action for the nurse to take in determining whether this patient has chronic insomnia?

A patient with sleep apnea who uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)device is preparing to have inpatient surgery.Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient?

What teaching should be included in the plan of care for a patient with narcolepsy?

A patient complains of insomnia and daytime fatigue.What is the first action the nurse should take in addressing the patient's concerns?

Which information regarding a patient's sleep is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

When caring for patients with sleep disorders,which activity can the nurse appropriately delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

The nurse cares for a critically ill patient in the intensive care unit (ICU).Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to improve this patient's sleep quality?

Which information obtained by the nurse about an older adult who complains of occasional insomnia indicates a need for patient teaching ?

The nurse manager of a medical/surgical unit wants to improve the alertness of nurses who work the night shift.Which action will be the most helpful?

Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching about extended-release zolpidem (Ambien CR)?

A patient with chronic insomnia asks the nurse about ways to improve sleep quality.What is the nurse's best response?