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Rest and sleep-Lisa

Sleep

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Hypersomnia excessive sleep
NREM (non-rapid-eye-movement) sleep a deep restful sleep state; also called slow wave sleep
stage 1 non-rem Relaxed, drowsy, restfullness, lasts only a few minutes, sensation of floating
stage ll non-rem Lightly asleep, easily aroused, constitues 40-45% of total sleep
stage lll non-rem less easily aroused, med depth sleep, muscles totally relaxed, lowered bp,
stage lV non-rem Deepest sleep stage, rarely moves, Muscles completely relaxed, difficult to arouse, occures 30-40 min following sleep onset
A person experiencing Stage IV NREM sleep is: difficult to arouse, with a decreased heart rate.
By the time a child reaches the age of 2 or 3 years, the average sleep requirement is hours per day. 10 to 12
A client who suffers from narcolepsy has a(n) _______ sleep disorder. primary
A client’s wife states of the client, "He snores, chokes, and stops breathing during the night." The nurse recognizes this description as symptoms of: sleep apnea.
A hospitalized client complains of difficulty falling asleep because of worries associated with her diagnosis. What should the nurse provide for the client? back massage
A nurse performs a petrissage technique while massaging a client’s back. What does petrissage involve? kneading the skin, tissue, and muscles
A client who has taken a barbituate sleep medication for several months wants to discontinue the drug. What information would be important to give to the client about this medication? The medication should be tapered during withdrawal.
A hospitalized client is having difficulty sleeping because he receives a painful dressing change at midnight. What measure should the nurse take to promote better sleep for this client? Move the dressing change to an earlier time.
A client frequently stops breathing and chokes while sleeping. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange related to sleep apnea
A client with maintenance insomnia experiences: difficulty staying asleep.
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