The Nurse Arranges the Client Care to Prevent Waking the Older

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse arranges the client care to prevent waking the older adult because the sleep patterns of older clients are characterized by

• A) increased REM sleep.
• B) increased time spent in stage 1 sleep.
• C) increased time spent in stage 4 sleep.
• D) decrease in time to fall asleep.

Understand the concept of research methods in psychology, including surveys, experiments, and naturalistic observation.

Identify the appropriate statistical analysis techniques for psychological research.

Recognize the importance of establishing causal relationships through experimental design.

Understand the distinction between dependent and independent variables in an experiment.

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

An organ located in the chest that produces T-cells crucial for the immune response, particularly significant during early development.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and foreign substances, comprising various organs, cells, and proteins.

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose in the blood, an important measure of metabolic health and energy availability.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of substances, such as hormones or enzymes, by a gland.