ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
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A relative complains that an older adult patient takes frequent naps late in the day and awakens frequently during the night and wants to know if this is normal. The nurse explains that an older adult:
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Rationale: The correct answer is A because as people age, their sleep patterns often change. Older adults may experience more fragmented sleep at night, leading to more awakenings. This can result in increased daytime sleepiness and napping to compensate for the lack of quality sleep at night. Providing education on the normalcy of this pattern can alleviate concerns.
Choice B is incorrect because giving hypnotics to induce sleep is not the first-line approach and can lead to adverse effects in older adults.
Choice C is incorrect as sleep needs vary among individuals, and older adults may require less sleep than younger adults.
Choice D is incorrect as reducing daytime napping may not necessarily improve nighttime sleep quality for older adults.
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