Asked by Conor Jacobs on Sep 24, 2024

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The nurse is making rounds on the hospital unit and observes a patient sleeping. The patient's pulse and respiratory rates are slower than baseline. The nurse realizes the patient has most likely just entered which stage of non-rapid eye movement sleep?

A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4

Non-rapid Eye Movement Sleep

The part of the sleep cycle that involves deep sleep stages, crucial for restorative rest.

Respiratory Rates

The number of breaths an individual takes per minute, an important vital sign in assessing respiratory function.

Baseline

A reference point or starting condition against which changes or advancements are measured.

  • Comprehend the attributes and consequences of various stages of sleep.
  • Identify the indicators of particular sleep phases through physiological alterations.
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Patricia Tabalonabout 17 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In Stage 2 (N2), eye movement ceases; brain waves become even slower with the exception of an occasional burst or more rapid brain waves. Pulse rate and respirations slow and body temperature decreases as the individual moves toward deeper stages of sleep. Stage 3 (N3) and Stage 4 (N4) are the periods of deep sleep.