A Resident in an Assisted-Living Facility Is Restless Most Nights

question 76

Multiple Choice

A resident in an assisted-living facility is restless most nights and sits in the lounge area reading. When questioned, the resident reports suffering from insomnia. What should the nurse expect as a likely outcome if the resident continues with this pattern of sleep?

• A)Sleep paralysis
• B)Onset of cardiac dysfunction
• C)Onset of new underdiagnosed health problems
• D)The client's activities during the day may be hindered by these episodes.

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