The Client Is Scheduled to Have an EEG to Confirm

question 10

Multiple Choice

The client is scheduled to have an EEG to confirm the presence of a sleep disorder. The client asks the nurse to describe Stage IV NREM sleep. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Dreaming occurs here; without dreams you will be irritable and paranoid."
• B) "This is the deepest stage of sleep; without it you will be tired and depressed."
• C) "This is the lightest stage of sleep, and is profoundly affected by anxiety.
• D) "This stage comprises the greatest amount of sleep time, and is important."

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Definitions:

Ethnographic Research

A qualitative research method that explores cultural phenomena from the point of view of the subject through immersive fieldwork.

Observational Research

A method of research in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Qualitative Research

A research method focusing on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences through analysis of non-numeric data, such as interviews or observations.

Observational Research

A research method involving the systematic recording of observable behaviors or events in their natural setting without intervention by the researcher.