Asked by Patricia Hollingsworth on May 25, 2024
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A patient's nursing diagnosis is insomnia. The desired outcome is: "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly by October 31." On November 1, a review of the sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. Which evaluation should be documented?
A) Consistently demonstrated
B) Often demonstrated
C) Sometimes demonstrated
D) Never demonstrated
Insomnia
A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.
Sleep Data
Information and metrics related to the duration and quality of an individual's sleep, often used in health assessments.
Afternoon Nap
A short sleep taken in the afternoon to restore energy, often seen as beneficial for overall health and productivity.
- Evaluate and document patient outcomes in relation to set goals.
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Shamekia ThomasMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Although the patient is sleeping 6 hours daily, the total is not in one uninterrupted session at night. Therefore the outcome must be evaluated as never demonstrated.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and document patient outcomes in relation to set goals.