An Older Adult Is Having Difficulty Sleeping and Asks a Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older adult is having difficulty sleeping and asks a nurse, "My neighbor told me that I should take melatonin to help me sleep. What do you think about this?" The nurse responds to the individual's question using the knowledge that: (Select all that apply.)

• A) in the natural state melatonin is produced by the pineal gland and regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
• B) melatonin is available in both immediate and extended release forms; however, only the immediate form is effective.
• C) there are no significant adverse effects to melatonin.
• D) it must be used with caution in a patient that is taking other medications that have central nervous system depressant effects.
• E) evidence shows that it is effective at decreasing sleep onset latency, improving quality of sleep, and improving morning wakefulness.

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