An Older Patient with Cardiac Disease Has Frequent Sleep Problems

question 4

Multiple Choice

An older patient with cardiac disease has frequent sleep problems and insomnia. How would the nurse describe these manifestations?

• A) Abnormal sleep disturbances due to chest pain
• B) Predictive signs of respiratory disease
• C) Negative symptoms of stress and anxiety
• D) Expected manifestations of cardiac disease

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