Asked by Hannah Nobitz on Jun 25, 2024
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A patient experiencing primary insomnia asks the nurse, "I take a nap during the day. Doesn't that make up for a lost night's sleep?" Select the nurse's best reply.
A) "Circadian drives give daytime naps a structure different from nighttime sleep."
B) "The body clock operates on a 24-hour cycle, making nap effectiveness unpredictable."
C) "It is a matter of habit and expectation. We expect to be more refreshed from a night's sleep."
D) "Sleep restores homeostasis but works more efficiently when aided by melatonin secreted at night."
Primary Insomnia
A sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep that is not attributable to medical, psychiatric, or environmental causes.
Circadian Drives
Biological processes that regulate sleep and wakefulness, influenced by the natural light-dark cycle of the external environment.
Melatonin
A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles, commonly used as a supplement to aid sleep.
- Ascertain the influences on sleep configurations and requirements.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the influences on sleep configurations and requirements.
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