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This document presents an overview of sleep and rest, covering topics such as sleep versus rest, benefits of sleep, important terms, factors affecting sleep, sleep disorders, nursing diagnosis, and expected outcomes for patients with disturbed sleep patterns.

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Chapter 31 Sleep & Rest Sleep Versus Rest Sleep ○ Cyclical states/altered consciousness ○ Decreased motor activity/perception ○ Selective response to external stimuli Rest ○ Mild to no activity ○ Relaxation; stress free ○ Leads to feeling refreshed Benefits of Sleep Increases ment...

Chapter 31 Sleep & Rest Sleep Versus Rest Sleep ○ Cyclical states/altered consciousness ○ Decreased motor activity/perception ○ Selective response to external stimuli Rest ○ Mild to no activity ○ Relaxation; stress free ○ Leads to feeling refreshed Benefits of Sleep Increases mental performance ○ Improves learning ○ Helps the storage of long-term memory Restores energy Improves ability to cope Strengthens the immune system Important Terms Circadian rhythm ○ Internal clock ○ 24-hour day-night sleep/wake pattern ○ Affects overall level of functioning Reticular activating system Stages of sleep ○ NREM ○ REM-rebound Factors that Affect Sleep Age Lifestyle Illness Environment Sleep Disorders Dyssomnias Parasomnias (Sleep disorders) (Patterns of waking behavior) Insomnia Sleepwalking Circadian Disorders Bruxism Restless Leg Night terrors Sleep Apnea Nocturnal Enuresis Hypersomnia Narcolepsy For which sleep disorder would the nurse most likely need to include safety measures in the client’s plan of care? A. Snoring B. Enuresis C. Narcolepsy D. Hypersomnia Nursing Diagnosis Readiness for enhanced sleep Interventions Cluster Environment Bedtime rituals Maintain safety Medications Which of the following factors has the greatest positive effect on sleep quality? A. Sleeping hours in synchrony with the person’s circadian rhythm B. Sleeping in a quiet environment C. Spending additional time in stage III of the sleep cycle D. Napping frequently during the day hours The expected outcome (goal) for a patient with Disturbed Sleep Pattern is that she will: A. Limit exercise to 1 hour per day early in the day. B. Consume only one caffeinated beverage per day. C. Demonstrate effective guided imagery to aid relaxation. D. Verbalize that she is sleeping better and feels less fatigued.

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