Exam 31: Sleep

The nurse is triaging a patient for an annual check-up with the health care provider.When questioned about changes in sleep habits the patient replies,"Since my spouse passed away last month,I have not been sleeping well at all." What are the most appropriate interventions for the nurse to make? (Select all that apply.)

The long-term care facility nurse is assessing the patient's sleep environment for safety.Which finding will cause the nurse to intervene as it is an unsafe situation for the patient?

Which of the following data are most important to assess if a patient is receiving sufficient sleep?

A 73-year-old patient reports to the nurse about waking up early and not being able to return to sleep.The patient states,"I do not go to bed until after the evening news." What is the best advice for the nurse to give this patient to encourage a good night's sleep?

A 45-year-old obese patient has been scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery.The nurse who is preparing the patient for surgery asks,"Do you have a history of sleep apnea?" This is important to know before surgery because patients with sleep apnea:

While making night shift rounds,the nursing assistive personnel become concerned when a patient stops breathing from 1 to 2 minutes several times during the shift.The nurse informs the nursing assistive personnel that this condition is known as which of the following?

A 57-year-old patient is concerned about the inability to fall/stay asleep at night.This started about 3 months ago.The nurse asks about recent changes in lifestyle and activities of daily living.Which of the following changes is probably most responsible for the change in sleeping pattern?

A patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia.The patient has had some difficulty sleeping while in the hospital.The patient would like to avoid taking medication for sleep because there have been problems with sleeping pills in the past.Which action by the nursing assistant personnel will cause the nurse to intervene?

A nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital.The patient admits to a history of sleep problem.Which of the following questions will help the nurse understand the severity of the patient's sleep problem?

The nurse encourages a postoperative patient to get adequate amounts of sleep after discharge from the health care facility.When the patient asks why,how should the nurse respond?

An older adult widow reports having problems sleeping at night and states,"I miss my spouse." The nurse also recognizes that older patients: