During a Routine Physical Examination,a 66-Year-Old Client Reports Feeling Very

question 12

Multiple Choice

During a routine physical examination,a 66-year-old client reports feeling very tired throughout the day.Which of the following is the nurse's best initial action?

• A)Assess the client's sleep patterns.
• B)Encourage the client to begin to take a nap each day.
• C)Encourage the client to alter the evening routine to reduce potential evening stressors.
• D)Ask the healthcare provider to prescribe a medication designed to help the client sleep better.

---

Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Exogenous

Originating from outside an organism or system; external factors or influences that are not produced within an organism.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a stimulatory effect.

Antagonist

A substance that acts against and blocks an action, often referring to a drug that binds to a receptor in a cell and prevents a response in the presence of an agonist.