A Patient Complains of Not Being Able to Sleep Because

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of not being able to sleep because of the noise in the hall at night. The nurse should:

• A) move the patient to the far end of the hall.
• B) ask the doctor for a sleeping medication for the patient.
• C) tell the patient to close the door.
• D) request that co-workers limit hallway conversations.

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Definitions:

Desynchronization

Refers to the loss of synchronization among processes or systems, especially in the context of brainwave patterns indicating varied states of sleep or consciousness.

Fatigue

A state of increased tiredness or exhaustion, typically resulting from physical or mental exertion.

Paradoxical Sleep

Also known as REM sleep, a unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and dreams.

Circadian Rhythm

The inherent, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours and affecting physiological, cognitive, and behavioral alterations.