Exam 10: Rest, Sleep, and Activity

During the night, an older female adult complains to the nurse that she has not slept more than two hours since her admission to the hospital. Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the duration of this woman's sleep?

The nurse at an assisted-living facility uses the Exercise and Screening for You (EASY) tool to plan an exercise program for an older adult resident who is in good health except that her height has decreased 1.5 cm. Which exercise safety tip from EASY calls for the nurse to assess the resident before planning care?

An older female adult maintains an active lifestyle, playing various games with friends. She reports to the nurse that she experiences wakefulness during the night and an inability to fall asleep after waking up at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement to improve the quality of this woman's sleep?

Which of the following should the nurse recommend as a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?

Which factor contributes to sleep problems in older adults?

Which of the following is important to include in the initial assessment for older adults who are frail and are beginning an exercise program?

What is the difference between rest and sleep?

The older adult residents of an assisted-living facility are preparing for a 14-day trip to Europe. Which of the following is the most important exercise for the nurse to recommend for the group?

An older man has Alzheimer's disease, and his wife says he is up and wandering around the house at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement to increase the older adult man's duration of sleep?

An older adult who is overweight and hypertensive awakens abruptly during the night with gasping and choking. Which action should the nurse implement to manage this patient's signs and symptoms?

Which of the following statements is true about sleep in older adults?