Which of the Following Clients Likely Faces a Risk for the Nursing

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients likely faces a risk for the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sleep Pattern: Difficulty Remaining Asleep?

• A) A client who receives IV antibiotics every three hours
• B) A client whose opioid analgesics result in central nervous system depression
• C) A client who is receiving corticosteroids that make her feel restless and agitated
• D) A client whose physical therapy has been scheduled in the late evening

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The exterior layer of the cerebrum's neural tissue, crucial for functions like memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thinking, language, and consciousness.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions and drives.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain and the nervous system.

Frequency Theory

Theory on how the inner ear registers the frequency of sound, stating that the perception of a sound’s frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires.