The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client Who Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client who is experiencing sleep deprivation due to a prolonged stay in intensive care. Which manifestation is the nurse most likely to observe in this client?

• A) Constant fatigue
• B) Gustatory hallucinations
• C) Increased activity
• D) Need for repeated instructions

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Definitions:

Rate

A measure of how quickly or slowly something happens or changes over a particular period of time.

Fetal Hemoglobin

A type of hemoglobin found in fetuses that has a higher affinity for oxygen than the adult form, facilitating oxygen transfer from the mother to the fetus.

Adult Hemoglobin

A type of hemoglobin that is predominant in adults, consisting of two alpha and two beta chains, and responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Oxygen Affinity

The tendency of a molecule, such as hemoglobin, to bind with oxygen. A higher affinity means oxygen is more tightly held.