A Resident in an Assisted-Living Facility Is Restless Most Nights

Multiple Choice

A resident in an assisted-living facility is restless most nights and sits in the lounge area reading. When questioned, the resident reports suffering from insomnia. What should the nurse expect as a likely outcome if the resident continues with this pattern of sleep?

A) Sleep paralysis
B) Onset of cardiac dysfunction
C) Onset of new underdiagnosed health problems
D) The client's activities during the day may be hindered by these episodes.