During the Night, an Older Female Adult Complains to the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

During the night, an older female adult complains to the nurse that she has not slept more than two hours since her admission to the hospital.Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the duration of this woman's sleep?

• A)Inquire about the sleep habits used at home.
• B)Suggest that she avoid napping during the day.
• C)Tell her that sleep is fragmented in older people.
• D)Offer her a book or suggest she watch a movie.

---

Definitions:

Conditioned Withdrawal Reaction

A reaction that occurs when an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms in response to cues associated with the substance use, after conditioning.

Drug Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Contextual Cues

are environmental or situational factors that affect behavior by signaling the appropriateness of certain responses.