The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Suspected Shift

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected shift work disorder. In order for the patient to be diagnosed with this disorder, what must criteria must the patient meet?

• A) The criteria for at least one other physiological disorder
• B) Sleep loss of more than 2 hours per day due to the shift work
• C) The criteria for other sleep circadian-rhythm disorders
• D) Absence of any physiological disorders that may cause the symptoms

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