A Client Is Concerned That Her Habit of Sleeping During

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is concerned that her habit of sleeping during the day and being awake at night is not "healthy or normal." The nurse's most therapeutic response to the client's concern is:

• A) "What makes you think that sleeping during the day and being up at night is unhealthy or abnormal?"
• B) "Many people share your sleep habits.As long as you feel all right,I don't think there is anything to worry about."
• C) "Are you interested in changing your sleep habits for any particular reason? Is sleeping during the day a problem for you?"
• D) "Everyone has a different biological clock that controls his or her sleep cycle.As long as you are sleeping and functioning well,your habit isn't abnormal or unhealthy."

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Definitions:

Instrumental Dimension

Pertains to the practical, functional, or utilitarian aspects of something, focusing on means to achieve an end.

Affective

Pertains to emotions or feelings, often used in psychology to describe aspects of human behavior and mental processes related to mood, emotions, and affective states.

Stereotypic Traits

Generalized and often simplified characteristics attributed to a particular group of people, frequently based on misconceptions or incomplete information.

Attitudes Toward Women

The beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies directed towards women, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.