A Parent of an Adolescent Client Expressed Concern to the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

A parent of an adolescent client expressed concern to the nurse regarding the adolescent's sleeping habits.The parent states that the client wants to sleep all the time.The nurse believes that the adolescent is experiencing sleep deprivation.During the assessment,which clinical manifestations support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A) Consumption of caffeinated soda
• B) Difficulty waking in the morning for school
• C) Irritability and anxiety, especially on days with less sleep
• D) Trouble initiating or persisting in projects, such as school assignments
• E) Refusal to participate in sport activities

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