The Desired Outcome for a Patient Experiencing Insomnia Is, "Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days." At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. The nurse will document the outcome as

• A) consistently demonstrated.
• B) often demonstrated.
• C) sometimes demonstrated.
• D) never demonstrated.

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Definitions:

GI Tract

The gastrointestinal tract, a continuous tube running through the body from mouth to anus, involved in the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Parasympathetic

Pertaining to the division of the autonomic nervous system concerned with conserving energy and restoring the body to a restful state after exertion.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered with myelin, a fatty substance that insulates the axon and increases the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Somatic Motor Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, enabling voluntary movements.