Pharm Chapter 18 questions and answers with complete solutions

A patient describes having vivid dreams to the nurse. The nurse understands that these occur during which stage of sleep? a. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep b. Stage 2 nonrapid eye movement sleep c. Stage 3 nonrapid eye movement sleep d. Stage 4 nonrapid eye movement sleep - ANSWER-A Rational: Vivid dreams occur during REM sleep. Children who experience nightmares have these during which stage of sleep? a. Early morning sleep b. Nonrapid eye movement sleep c. Rapid eye movement sleep d. Sleep induction - ANSWER-B Rational: Nightmares that occur in children take place during NREM sleep. A patient reports difficulty falling asleep most nights and is constantly fatigued. The patient does not want to take medications to help with sleep. What nonpharmacologic measure will the nurse recommend? a. Exercise in the evening to promote bedtime fatigue. b. Get out of bed at the same time each morning. c. Have a glass of wine at bedtime to help you relax. d. Take daytime naps to minimize daytime fatigue. - ANSWER-B