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.

Understand the different types of web platforms and their uses in collaboration and project management.

Identify and describe the key developments in the evolution of the web.

Recognize the role of peer-to-peer models and collaborative consumption in the digital economy.

Appreciate the significance of user-generated content and the 80-20 rule in content creation.

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Definitions:

Race Consciousness

An awareness of one's racial identity and the socio-political implications of race in society, often leading to solidarity or social action among people of the same racial group.

Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among individuals and groups in a society.

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without permission and/or understanding, which can lead to controversy and debate over issues of respect, identity, and intellectual property.

Indigenous Cultures

The customs, social practices, and ways of life of native groups who have historically inhabited regions, often with distinct languages, traditions, and connections to the land.