Exam 11: Sleep and Activity

An older patient reports that sleep was being severely affected by the need to urinate frequently.The patient states he has begun restricting his fluid intake after 5 PM to help with the problem.The nurse responds:

An older adult patient who has been seen at a neighborhood clinic for years tells the nurse that he will be moving to live with his son in a neighboring state.The nurse impacts the patient's health and wellness the most therapeutically when stating:

The nurse needs to awaken a patient to take medication in the middle of the night.The patient has not had any sleeping medications or other preparations that would cause drowsiness.The nurse has to use vigorous stimulation to awaken the patient.What stage of sleep is this patient most likely in?