A Patient with Degenerative Arthritis Complains,"For the Past Month I

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with degenerative arthritis complains,"For the past month I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping.I cannot seem to fall asleep.When I finally do get to sleep,I wake up over and over during the night." Which information should the nurse seek initially?

• A) "What have you done to try to improve your sleep?"
• B) "What would be a good sleep pattern for you?"
• C) "How much exercise are you getting?"
• D) "Do you have pain at night?"