Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on May 19, 2024
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While making night shift rounds,the nursing assistive personnel become concerned when a patient stops breathing from 1 to 2 minutes several times during the shift.The nurse informs the nursing assistive personnel that this condition is known as which of the following?
A) Cataplexy
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) Sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea
A sleeping condition marked by interruptions or shallow instances of breathing while asleep.
Stops Breathing
A cessation of respiration, which can be temporary or permanent, and is a critical condition requiring immediate medical intervention if not resolved naturally.
Night Shift Rounds
Routine checks performed by healthcare staff overnight to monitor and provide care to patients.
- Determine the link between sleep patterns and physical health status.
- Discern the consequences of insufficient sleep and related disorders on routine functioning.
Verified Answer
FA
Fatinah AzzuhurahMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the individual is unable to breathe and sleep at the same time and has periods of apnea throughout the night.Cataplexy is a sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions such as anger or laughter that occurs at any time during the day.Insomnias are primary disorders related to difficulty falling asleep.Narcolepsy is a central nervous system dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep and wake states.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the link between sleep patterns and physical health status.
- Discern the consequences of insufficient sleep and related disorders on routine functioning.