The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Not

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has not been able to sleep well while in the hospital.The nurse recognizes that lack of sleep can manifest in which of the following signs and symptoms?

• A) Changes in physiological function such as temperature
• B) Decreased appetite and weight loss
• C) Anxiety, irritability, and restlessness
• D) Impaired judgment
• E) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• F) Shortness of breath and chest pain

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