Fundamentals of Nursing – Concept of Sleep | Complete Nursing Notes

College of nursing
King Edward medical university
Mayo hospital,Lahore


 Topic: Concept of
Sleep
 Submitted to
 Mam kousar Shah
 Mam Shehla Bhatti

,Objectives
• Define Sleep and Rest
• Explain Types of Sleep and Stages of Sleep Cycle
• Discuss Sleep Requirements according to the Age
• Explain Functions of Sleep
• Explain Common Sleep Disorders
• Explain Nursing Interventions to promote Sleep and Rest
• Discuss Nursing Care Plan related to Sleep Disorders i.e
Insomnia.

, Introduction
Sleep means a state of altered consciousness,
throughout which varying degrees of stimuli produce
wakefulness. It is a recurrent, altered state of
consciousness that occurs for sustained periods,
restoring energy and wellbeing. Rest refers to a
condition in which is in a decreased state of activity
with the consequent feeling of being refreshed. The
need for sleep and rest is important in quality of life.

, Definition
SLEEP
Sleep is cyclically occurring state of decreased motor activity and
perception, which is characterized by altered consciousness.


REST
Rest is a condition in which the body is inactive or
engaging in mild activity, after which the person feels
refreshed. A person at a rest is a calm, relaxed and free of
anxiety and stress.