The nurse reminds the CNAs that most older adults require a minimum of _____ hours of sleep per day. ...

The nurse reminds the CNAs that most older adults require a minimum of _____ hours of sleep per day.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

The nurse encourages the long-term facility resident experiencing insomnia to drink a glass of milk with supper and again prior to bedtime because milk contains the sleep-inducing agent _______________________.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 3

The nurse is aware that an older adult's diurnal patterns can be altered by _____________________________ _____________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. shift work.
  b. time zone changes.
  c. stress.
  d. illness.
  e. medications.

Question 4

The long-term care facility nurse takes into consideration that most residents go to sleep early and awaken early because of _____________________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. increased blood pressure.
  b. drop in core temperature.
  c. diminished food intake.
  d. diminished hormone production.
  e. decreased exposure to light.

Question 5

The nurse gives the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) as a sleep aid with caution because the older adult may experience side effects, such as _____________________________ ______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. confusion.
  b. urinary retention.
  c. hypotension.
  d. depression of respiration.
  e. diarrhea.

Question 6

The nurse explains that factors that contribute to sleep apnea include _____________________________ _______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. obesity.
  b. diabetes.
  c. hypertension.
  d. African-American heritage.
  e. use of alcohol.